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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WHAT IS LAWNMOWER BLIGHT? HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT?

Repeated damage from lawnmowers and lawn trimmers can kill your trees. Prevent it with these tips.

5 TOP TASKS TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR SPRING

Spring is here in Indiana! Get started on these spring garden tasks to set your yard up for a successful growing season.

YOUR COMPLETE FALL YARD CLEANUP CHECKLIST

Fall is the perfect time for cozy flannels, pumpkin carving...and lawn chores. While there’s plenty to get done, the fall weather is perfect for working outside. If you’re still struggling to get off the couch, we’ve made it easy to get started with this complete checklist of fall yard cleanup tasks. Make your way through the list and set yourself up for a gorgeous yard in the spring.

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UNDERSTANDING ZONES

With 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!

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FEEDING THE BIRDS

Is 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.

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN SPRING

When 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?