Since early May, I’ve been able to cut a small bouquet of sweet William about every two weeks. This is a plant I don’t grow very often because it does not like hot summers. Two ...
Weeds offer architectural interest
An Indianapolis reader wants to now the name of a plant that she’s sure is a weed. “I enjoyed watching this all summer last year. Could you provide me with the same of the weed? ...
Get plants ready for your vacation
If you’re getting ready to leave the landscape for a few weeks of summer vacation, here are some things you can do to ensure the garden looks decent when you ...
Patriotic pop for pots
If you are looking for a patriotic pop of blooms for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, here are some suggestions. First, go with premium annuals. These are usually in 4-inch ...
Cannas add tropical flair to the Midwest garden
When I was a little girl, I’d trek down the alley to my great grandmother’s house a block away. Her side yard was a gardener’s bounty, with a circle of tall red cannas at the ...
Japanese aster a long-time bloomer
Don’t you love it when you find a new plant to try? That’s how I felt when I found the perennial ‘Blue Star’ Japanese aster (Kalimeris incisa) sitting and blooming by itself on ...
Public tour allows peek at how famous families lived at Twin Oaks
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 ...
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 ...