In some Hoosier gardens, hibiscus leaves look like green lace. Don’t blame the damage on Japanese beetles. The real culprit is the hibiscus sawfly larva, which has an appetite ...
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Fall coverups for the garden
If you’re considering planting a fall crop of lettuce, spinach, broccoli and other cool-season vegetables, now is the time. Some plants already growing in the garden, such as ...
Fall Master Gardener classes begin in September
Two Master Gardener programs will be conducted this fall in Marion County with 18 three-hour sessions in each program. This popular program is for adults who would like to learn ...
Daylilies and irises rebloom for multiple seasons of beauty
Daylilies and irises are commonplace in most Hoosier gardens, but gardeners still have questions about these mainstay perennials. For instance, a lot of gardeners confuse ...
Worthy garden plants grow in city demonstration plots
If you are going to the Indiana State Fair this month, hop the shuttle or hike over to the north side of the fairgrounds to see the All-America Selections Display ...
Dianthus: A flower of the gods for everyone
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 ...