A common question in garden centers this time of year is “will this mum come back next year?” As with a lot in Mother Nature, the answer is “that depends.” The mums we buy ...
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Prepare to move houseplants back indoors
Pretty soon, it will be time for our houseplants to leave their outdoor summer setting to return indoors. It’s best to bring houseplants indoors in early September, before ...
Give plants their summer due
Even though summer has just arrived, there are a few things we can do in the garden to help extend the season for our plants. First up, give annuals and vegetables a dose of ...
Get the most out of your trip to the garden center
Some customers walk through the garden center and make a beeline for the perennials, on the hunt for a new daisy. Some wander aisle to aisle, checking out this plant then that one, ...
Start now to protect plants from deer and other critters
If deer like your plants as much or maybe even more than you do, you should be taking the offensive as soon as plants start to grow. There are two basic ways to keep deer, ...
Tips for starting seeds indoors
April is prime season for starting seeds indoors, especially tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. On the herb list, there’s basil, cilantro and parsley. For the exact starting times, ...
Chemicals and bee safety
Shortly after my Sept. 13 column about a renewed appreciation for bedding annuals, I got a letter from reader J.D, expressing concern that I recommended buying the ...
Prepare for winter, and sprout micro greens, too
If your houseplants summered outdoors, it’s time to bring them back inside, if you haven’t already. You want to do this once the night temps hit the 50s. Before you move them ...
All-America Selections on display at demonstration garden
I hope you get a chance to visit the All-America Selections Demonstration Garden at the Indiana State Fair, which runs through Aug. 23. Despite the record rainfall, the plants ...
Get the garden ready for the second season
Go for it! A second growing season begins now! Many seeds will sprout very quickly because the ground is warm and well, we’ve had plenty of rain. What are the second season-crops ...