Gardening and Landscaping

  • Can Plants Hear and Respond to Sounds?

    Plant bioacoustics also opens a window into the hidden world of plant communication and perception, challenging the notion that plants are otherwise, silent and unresponsive.
  • 8 Steps to Planning Your Spring Garden During the Winter Months

    Planning your spring garden during the winter months may feel counterintuitive, but it's one of the best ways to ensure a successful growing season. By taking the time to reflect, research, plan, and prepare, you'll be ready to get your hands in the soil as soon as the frost thaws. 
  • Birds of a Feather––Indiana Migrations in Fall

    The fall season in Indiana inspires birdwatchers to witness the remarkable rhythms of nature as birds migrate through the state. Watching a flock of sparrows dance among the trees, or listening to the trumpeting geese passing overhead fills us with a special sense of wonder. 
  • 10 Ways to Protect Your Plants that Remain in the Ground Through Winter

    If you want to protect plants that remain in the ground during winter, this guide will help you prepare your garden for the cold weather and ensure that your plants return strong in the spring.
  • Art and Nature

    As our human population continues to increase and the space needed for our species to survive spreads and, at times, collides too much with nature, our mindfulness of this crucial balance is even more critical. If we aren’t continuously cognizant of the delicate balance and coexistence between humans and nature, it can become overwhelming to the point of destruction for some living creatures.
  • How to Start a Pollinator Garden

    Every organism on earth is essential, playing its part, filling its role, and providing an essential function in the ecosystem. The delicate balanc...
  • Boxwoods and Other Compact Evergreens

    Hello, green thumbs! Bob Wasson here from Wasson Nursery, ready to talk about one of the garden's true stalwarts: the evergreen. Specifically, let...
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Vegetable Gardening

    Hello there, garden enthusiasts! Bob Wasson here, ready to tackle some of frequently asked questions about starting and maintaining a vegetable ga...
  • A Spring Lawn Care Refresher

    Good day, fellow green thumbs! It’s Bob Wasson here, ready to take you on a stroll into the relaxing world of lawn care. Whether you are new to the...
  • Early Spring Color for your Landscape!

    In Indiana, our spring can start with a slow roll, teasing us with warm days before slipping back into cooler temperatures. (Sounds familiar, right?) But, fear not, for there are tough and persistent bloomers ready to brave the early, unpredictable days of spring. Here is a guide to some selections you can plant for that early splash of color, arranged by their typical blooming time at our garden centers...
  • Raised Bed Gardening

    Whether you're looking to spice up your garden layout, combat poor (Indiana clay) soil conditions, or simply maximize your vegetable harvest, raised beds can be a game-changer. Let's dig into why raised beds have become a popular choice for gardeners of all skill levels and how you can get the most out of them.
  • Planning Your Spring Garden Begins Now

    Hello, fellow gardeners! Today we’re digging into the world of vegetable gardens. I'm here to share some tips that will help you get the most out o...