SQUIRRELS: IF YOU CAN'T BEAT EM, FEED EM

If you’ve been keeping well-stocked bird feeders, your yard is probably popular with the neighborhood squirrel population, too. Tree squirrels are pretty common in Indiana. We have 4 main species: gray, red, fox, and southern flying squirrels. We mostly tend to see fox squirrels and gray squirrels in Indianapolis. In an urban setting, squirrels are mostly viewed as a pest because they like to get into our attics and build nests. But since there’s no way to keep your yard squirrel free, especially if you’re providing food for the birds, you might save yourself a lot of frustration by learning to live with them.

Mattew DammannDecember 30, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, squirrels, planting, native plants, food, nuts, seeds

IT'S TIME TO PLANT FALL BULBS: 10 SIMPLE TIPS

Planting bulbs in the fall is one of the easiest ways to bring springtime color to your garden with very little maintenance. Fall is the ideal time to plant spring-blooming bulbs because many of them need to be in a chilly environment through winter to kick off their growing season. If you're looking for flower bulbs to plant in fall, here are our tips for getting you started.

Mattew DammannOctober 29, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, bulbs, planting, fall, fall bulbs, spring blooming, summer blooming, fall blooming, tulips, crocus, allium, fritillaria, scilla, snowdrops, daffodils, narcissus, daylilies, iris, lily, hyacinth, ranunculus, freesie, cyclamen, amaryllis, gladiolus, sternbergia, colchicum, mulch, water, deep, depth, food, care, tips, zone, climate

COMPOSTING 101

Composting might seem like magic, but it’s actually one of the building block processes of the natural world that ensures vital nutrients are recycled and used again to keep everything green and thriving. But, for something so essential in keeping the world around us working, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around that we’re ready to solve. Is it difficult? Will it smell bad? Can I do it at home? We’re ready to help set the record straight!