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Plant of the Month July: Golden Alexander(s)
This native perennial could follow the unintended consequences theme. That’s because it self-sows, scattering seeds wherever, so be prepared. Golden Alexanders bloom for a long ...
July garden checklist
Indoors Keep an eye on houseplants that have been set outdoors to make sure they are watered properly. Hot summer breezes can quickly dry them out. Propagate houseplants ...
How to help plants beat this Indiana heat
There are some things to do – and not do – to minimize plant damage. The main thing to keep in mind is that plants are already stressed with the heat and humidity. So, the last ...
Thrilled to be named to GardenComm Hall of Fame
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June 2025 Plant of the Month: Creeping Jenny
In about every garden center in the country, and probably in as many gardens, gold creeping Jenny – aka moneywort – spills from seasonal containers or crawls along the ...
June garden checklist
Indoors Houseplants will need more water and fertilizer during summer growing period. General landscape Prune spring-flowering shrubs within a month after blooms fade. ...
May 2025 Plant of the month: Petunias
This annual comes in dozens of colors and patterns, lengths, heights and as a bonus, many of them are self-cleaning. I think petunias are kind of like geraniums (Pelargoniumspp.) ...
May garden checklist
Indoors Move houseplants to a shady location outdoors when danger of frost has past, usually mid-May. The soil in the pots will dry out faster outdoors, so check it ...
Is your Indiana garden flooded?
With what seems like a week of record rains and flooding, some of our landscapes may be drenched. You might think, “good, no watering for a while.” Or “oh no, I hope the plants ...
April 2025 Plant of the Month: Spicebush
The northern spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is loaded with special features and there’s even a butterfly named after it. Spicebush has fragrant yellow flowers (photo at top) in early ...