Check out these ways to make sure that your landscape is the hot spot for all of the local beneficial pollinators.
Read MoreWe pour a lot of heart and soul into our gardens, and we’re proud of the beautiful backyard spaces that we create. It can be absolutely heartbreaking to see all of our hard work disappear in front of our eyes. Pests can act fast and wreak havoc on our favorite plants, and we never truly know when they’ll strike.
Read MoreWhen it comes to berry bushes, it’s all about the little things. The best berries are the ones that make you close your eyes and savor them, so that’s what we aim for. If you’re looking to take your berry game to the next level, here’s how!
Read MoreWhether 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 MoreSummer is just around the corner, and you know what that means — long days, warm nights, and cold beers around the campfire. Just some of the many reasons why we love Indiana. But we’re not the only ones who enjoy the beauty of twilight on a summer night. When the sun goes down, the mosquitoes come out. The overwhelming buzzing and nipping of mosquitoes is enough to drive anyone inside! Luckily, there are plenty of plants that naturally repel these annoying critters.
Read MoreLife can get a little hectic. Some days we don’t feel like we can put in our all, so we let a couple things slide. Your garden should be able to withstand those days, and if you incorporate some of the hardier Midwestern plants, you won’t have to worry so much about keeping them fed and maintained. These plants can handle themselves.
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 MoreDoes 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.
Read MoreLilies 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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