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 ...
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 ...
Shop local plant sales to add to your garden’s beauty
If you are looking for unusual or hard-to-find plants or just a few good standbys to fill in the garden, check out area plant sales. This weekend is Perennial Premiere, the ...
Timely snips keep summer pots neat, tidy and full
As we move into the high season for planting, here are some tips and reminders for how to get the most out of our summer containers. 1. The larger the container, the ...
Compost: does your soil good
When people ask about the best way to improve their gardens, I tell them to look down at the ground. The best gardens have great soil – soil that is a good blend of organic matter, ...
Spring tasks, when weather permits
Finally, the weather might be cooperating enough that Hoosiers can begin some of the tasks of the season. Fertilize trees and shrubs before they fully leaf out. Use an ...
Two plants become one in grafted tomatoes, other plants
Last year, grafted vegetables, especially tomatoes, showed up on garden center tables. It’s not the term grafted that attracted people’s attention as much as the cost, frequently ...