WHY YOU NEED TO GET A GINGKO

Ginkgo trees are resilient, low maintenance, and beautiful. They’re the perfect street tree, here are some care tips.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 101: 3 REASONS THEY'RE AWESOME & 5 VARIETIES

Ornamental grasses are really an unsung hero in landscaping. They’re low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and strikingly beautiful.

YOUR JULY LAWN CARE STRATEGY FOR LAZY PEOPLE

July heat and dry weather can be pretty hard on gardens and grass, not just us. This means you should give your lawn a bit of a care break this month. Follow our tips to help you and your lawn enjoy the lazy days of summer in Indiana.

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5 FASTEST-GROWING DECIDUOUS TREES FOR PRIVACY

There are quite a few deciduous trees that grow quite fast here in Indianapolis. You can add a few of these trees to your yard—and you’ll have plenty of shade and privacy in just a couple of growing seasons.

BEAUTIFUL SHADY FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR YOUR BACKYARD

If you have a North-facing yard or lots of tall trees, you probably still want to enjoy some beautiful flowering shrubs. So what are the best shrubs to plant in the shade for your landscape?

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WEED CONTROL: STRATEGIES & PLANS

Weeds. Every gardener’s nemesis. They seem to be everywhere, growing in impossible places and popping up to monstrous sizes overnight. Dealing with unwanted plants in your garden and landscaping can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you beat the weeds?

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6 GREAT GROUNDCOVERS FOR INDIANA GARDENS

Groundcover plants are the unsuspecting superheroes in the garden. They help keep weeds and erosion at bay, they help retain soil moisture, and many are much-loved by pollinators. This list of some of the best Midwest-friendly groundcover to choose from is not exhaustive, but it will certainly get you started!

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VIBRANT VINES: CLIMBING PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN & LANDSCAPE

There's something dreamy and ethereal about climbing plants with vibrantly colored blooms. Whether they're trailing over an archway, across a pergola, or up a trellis, vines bring all the beauty and romance of flowers right up to eye level and even overhead.

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5 INEXPENSIVE HIGH-IMPACT LANDSCAPING IDEAS

Want to give your landscape a fresh new look, but don’t want to go overboard on a big budget makeover? No problem! You can pull off a total landscape glow-up without breaking the bank. With a little creativity and some DIY handiwork, you can pull off some incredible outdoor improvements without spending a fortune.