The herb thyme can be used as a ground cover. Photo courtesy Stepables
Four Hoosier Gardener seminars are scheduled at Sullivan Hardware & Garden, 6955 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Seminars are free, but registration is required.
10 – 11 a.m., March 27, Natural/organic lawn and landscape care. Learn about some of the latest organic or natural lawn and garden products on the market, how they work and what your expectations should be. We will also cover the special fertilizers used on crops such as veggies and nursery items
10 – 11 a.m., Saturday, April 3, Eat Your Veggies. Tips and techniques for growing veggies at home. Jo Ellen will discuss how to start seeds, tips on picking out plants and how to grow vegetables or sow seeds in a large container. Tips on growing both cool and warm season crops along with additional “how-to” tips will be shared.
4 – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 17, Gotcha’ Covered. Learn about some traditional and not-so-traditional ground covers than can take the tread without the dread. This seminar will focus on the Plants that Work® ground cover product, Nooks and Crannies®, along with some great perennials (heuchera, tiarella, epimedium, daylilies) and herbs (thyme, lavenders) that double as terrific ground covers.
6 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, Go to Pot with Perennials. Add long lasting color, texture and fragrance to your landscape with perennials, including flowers and small shrubs to fill those shady and sunny spots throughout your lawn. We will discuss the proper containers, potting mixes, fertilizers and of course…the perennials.
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