Gardening and Landscaping

Tucked into shaded ravines and along quiet creek beds across Indiana is a native tree that’s still flying under the radar: the pawpaw. With its broad, tropical-looking leaves, funky fruit, and surprising ecological significance, it might be one of Indiana’s most fascinating trees, as well as one of the most misunderstood. 

This isn’t your grandmother’s rose bush. Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose is the perfect mashup of style and substance. Its luscious, bowl-shaped blooms come packed with petals and perfume, and they’re blooming machines—delivering waves of color and fragrance all summer long, and they're edible! 

Caring for petunias is like tending a little floral fireworks show. They’ll dazzle you with color all season — but only if you help them out along the way. Here are six tips to keep your petunias healthy and vibrant all season long!

Mulching is one of the easiest and most effective ways to enhance the health of your garden and landscape, especially in Indiana, where weather can vary drastically from year to year. Learn about key considerations for mulching properly in Indiana’s unique climate and growing conditions.

Earthworm castings are a great addition to houseplant care, providing both immediate and long-term benefits. They help keep plants healthy, boost growth, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. Just be sure to use them appropriately based on your plant's needs—more isn't always better, so a little goes a long way!

Learn how supporting bees can help ensure a healthy and vibrant environment for many generations to come. Every little action counts, whether you're planting a pollinator garden, offering a shallow water dish, or simply appreciating the bees as they visit your flowers...[READ MORE] 

Learn about zinnias being a gardener’s dream—colorful, low-maintenance, and highly beneficial for pollinators. By deadheading regularly, you can ensure that your zinnias keep producing flowers throughout the growing season, providing a steady source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds...[READ MORE]

Pet cautious when it comes to plants? Whether you're drawn to the airy fronds of a parlor palm or the vibrant colors of a prayer plant, these non-toxic plants will add charm to your space without any worries of harm coming to your pets...[READ MORE]