Indoor air quality isn’t always as good as we think it is, since many of the bad things that we’re breathing in are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Unbeknownst to us, many things in our home, like our electronics, furniture, carpets, and even walls, and activities, like cooking and cleaning, will leach toxic chemicals into the air. So what do we do? We have plenty of cleaning services here in Indianapolis, but none of them are exactly known for cleaning air! Well, thankfully, the solution is as simple as air-cleaning houseplants.

Mattew DammannSeptember 17, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, indoors, Indianapolis, top 5, boston fern, peace lily, bamboo palm, spider plant, english ivy, air-cleaning, plants, houseplants, air-cleaning plants

COMPOSTING 101

Composting might seem like magic, but it’s actually one of the building block processes of the natural world that ensures vital nutrients are recycled and used again to keep everything green and thriving. But, for something so essential in keeping the world around us working, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around that we’re ready to solve. Is it difficult? Will it smell bad? Can I do it at home? We’re ready to help set the record straight!

Mattew DammannSeptember 10, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, organic, indoors, outdoors, chemical free, sustainable, food, vegetables, how to, veggies, composting, guide, Indianapolis

HOW TO TURN YOUR HYDRANGEAS BLUE

Blue isn’t a prevalent color for flowering plants, which makes it pretty desirable to gardeners who want their landscape to stand out! Cool, blue tones are easy on the eyes and mingle well with other colors. On a cloudless day, blue accents will kick your garden up a notch, tying the landscape in with the sky for a gorgeous summer scene.

Mattew DammannSeptember 3, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, plants, flowers, hydrangea, blue, acidity, soil, color

TOP 6 FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS

One of the greatest treats that our garden gives to us is beautiful blooms. They are a breathtaking way to beautify our space, giving us a mood lift that lasts all day. While flowers in our garden beds are nice, we don’t talk about flowering trees and shrubs quite enough. Here are some of our favorite flowering trees and shrubs for every garden.

Mattew DammannAugust 27, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, flowering, flowers, shrubs, trees, hydrangea, lilac, rhododendron, flowering dogwood, roses, mockorange

PROBLEM-SOLVING YOUR HYDRANGEA TROUBLES

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden plants for a reason - they’re hardy and easily bounce back every winter, they’re a classic, and they’re simply gorgeous. While getting them to work requires a couple tricks, it’s easy for even the most laid back or novice gardener to handle. Here’s how to get your hydrangea looking great again.

Mattew DammannAugust 19, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, indianapolis, container, how to, minimal garden, patio, plants, balcony, space, edible garden, vegetables, annuals, thriller, filler, spiller, vertical gardens

PATIO GARDENS: HOW TO MAXIMIZE A MINIMAL GARDEN

It might be hard to make something out of nothing, but sometimes it seems a bit of a challenge to make something out of a tiny little space, too! Whether you’re tight on backyard real estate, you’re limited to a small patio in your Indianapolis apartment, you feel like taking on a small project, or you just think a minimal garden is more your style, there are so many ways to create the perfect garden spot right on your patio. Are you dreaming of gorgeous annuals? Or maybe a tasty edible garden? You’ll be surprised what you can make in just a container or two.

Mattew DammannAugust 12, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, indianapolis, container, how to, minimal garden, patio, plants, balcony, space, edible garden, vegetables, annuals, thriller, filler, spiller, vertical gardens

HOW TO PRUNE HYDRANGEAS

It’s important to know how to prune hydrangeas properly to keep them looking their best year after year. Proper pruning is an essential part of basic hydrangea care. If you skip it, you may find your hydrangeas starting to grow unruly, produce less impressive blooms, and even grow susceptible to disease. Here are some best practices for pruning your hydrangeas.

Mattew DammannAugust 6, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, how to, hydrangea, hydrangeas, pruning, prune, indianapolis, oakleaf, shrubs, bigleaf, endless summer, bloom

HOW TO GROW VEGETABLES ORGANICALLY

There are few things we gardeners love more than growing our own vegetables. But what makes us love it even more? Growing them organically!

Mattew DammannJuly 30, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, growing, organic, indoors, outdoors, chemical free, sustainable, Grow Your Own, food, edible gardening, veggies, vegetables, how to, pest control

BATTLING BLACK SPOT

Black spot can get in the way of your garden being as healthy and beautiful as it has the potential to be - we have some tips on how to handle it if it shows up in your yard.