Cleaning your garden tools, like pruners, hoes, and shovels, is an easy way to make them last for years and years. Here's how.
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If you just started gardening in 2020, here are a few tips to help you avoid 4 common mistakes in year two.
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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.
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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.
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Whether you are planting hydrangeas for the first time or working with an established garden, here are some tried and true tips for hydrangea care.
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Check out these ways to make sure that your landscape is the hot spot for all of the local beneficial pollinators.
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Growing 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.
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Does a shaded part of your yard need a little brightening up? Check out these plants that thrive in dim spaces for a way to add some color and life to those tricky spots in your garden.
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Lilies have a reputation for being some of the most iconic flowers in our gardens, with an unmistakable signature look and fragrance. These perennials are universally loved for their extravagant blooms in a dizzying array of colors. One of the most diverse families of flowers, there’s something for everyone to love, and no garden that won’t suit a lily.
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If you’ve always wanted a maple in your yard but have stayed away out of fear that these beautiful trees must be hard to nourish, we’re happy to show you just how simple growing a maple can be.
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