A tour of Twin Oaks next weekend allows visitors to get a peek at the history of two of the best-known families in Indianapolis. Twin Oaks is the former home and gardens of Ruth ...
Archives for May 2014
Widen the space around the patio or deck for a lovely show of plants
As we head outdoors for race weekend and Memorial Day, here are a few tips on how to spruce up your patio or deck to add a little beauty to the fun. In general, we tend to have ...
Invite this garden-worthy ‘weed’ to your landscape
Sure, weed is part of its name, but this plant is one of the best for attracting bees, butterflies, other pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Plants called Joe Pye weed is a ...
Gift suggestions for Mother’s Day
Every year on this weekend, customers rush into garden centers looking for a Mother’s Day gift. Many have no idea if their mom will put the hanging basket or combo pot in the sun ...
Spring reveals the ravages of winter on plants
Finally, our plants are revealing the ravages of our most brutal winter. In my yard, the Knock Out red rose (Rosa ‘Radrazz’) has died, which frankly, is all right with me. I was ...