Whether you started your garden as a personal hobby, or you just wanted to beautify your yard, you aren’t the only one to benefit from it. Your hard work provides a warm welcome to pollinators like monarch butterflies who can take on some heavy lifting of their own. You can take no greater pleasure than seeing these beauties fluttering around your garden and taking some of the work off your shoulders.
Read MoreAlthough they’re cute and furry, it’s hard to enjoy the company of rabbits after they’ve taken it upon themselves to snack on your beloved crops. There’s a time and place for them, but that place is definitely not your garden. The good news is there are plenty of safe and humane methods of protecting your garden from hungry rabbits, without compromising the adorability of these little critters.
Read MoreGrowing your own garlic at home is simple, but an exercise in patience. It might be a good idea to plant in the fall to get a better harvest, but whenever you choose to plant you’ll be delighted by fresh home-grown flavor making your dishes even better than normal.
Read MoreWith a tough winter and a seemingly unending Polar Vortex cold snap, it’s pretty hard to imagine what it must be like for some of our poor perennial plants, shivering their way through the winter under a layer of snow. While we are endlessly thankful for inventions like furnaces and space heaters, we don’t envy the lives of our tough perennials these days!
Read MoreIs there anything more picturesque than an afternoon at the park, or tea on the patio while feeding the wild birds? It’s easy, fun, kids love it, and our feathered friends certainly appreciate the gesture. But one thing’s for certain: birds have a very selective diet, and while they may be quick to snatch up scraps of “people food” when it gets tossed out into the yard, that doesn’t mean it’s good for them. Here are few more friendly breadcrumb alternatives to consider.
Read MoreWhen the temperatures plummet, and we take shelter in the warm atmospheres of our homes, our garden beds aren’t quite as lucky. Our plants are left to face the most frigid temperatures our Indiana winters can throw at them, and we often worry about what we’ll be left with when spring returns. With what they face - from snow to ice and more - will there even be a garden to return to in spring?
Read MoreAdding a new tree to your home isn’t just another chore to be done - it’s an investment into the future of your home and garden, and the addition of something new that will grow with you and your family. It’s easier than you think, and the perfect time to get started is now.
Read MorePruning is an essential component to maintaining a healthy garden. By helping our plants shed their unwanted or unhealthy growths, we open them up to a world of newer and healthier possibilities. Here is our guide to good pruning practices that will help to encourage your plants to grow with more enthusiasm!
Read MoreHedges are an awesome, all-natural way to bring privacy to your home. The beautiful, green foliage will give you the privacy you need without compromising aesthetic. Here are our favorite plants and top tips for creating privacy in your yard.
Read MoreContainer gardens offer a flexible way for gardeners to dabble with the creative and trendy, without the commitment. Containers can be refreshed as often as gardeners choose! If you’re looking for somewhere to get started with your garden this year, the season’s new trends are a fantastic place to start.
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