John ChapinApr 292 min readPruning Spring-Blooming ShrubsIt’s been a beautiful spring in Central Indiana, with spectacularly blooming magnolias, redbuds, dogwoods, flowering cherries, azaleas,...
John ChapinApr 17, 20231 min readWhat's Bothering Your Boxwoods?Boxwood is a popular evergreen shrub that is widely planted in residential and commercial landscapes. It’s generally free of pests and...
John ChapinJun 30, 20222 min readHow to Avoid and Remove Invasive Trees From Your LandscapeAmur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), White Mulberry (Morus alba), and Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryanna) are three of the most invasive...
John ChapinFeb 26, 20221 min readThis Hardy Magnolia Will Add Year-Round Interest to Your GardenMany people in Central Indiana are surprised that there is a hardy cultivar of the beautiful evergreen Southern Magnolia (Magnolia...
John ChapinFeb 16, 20222 min readPropagating 'Annabelle' Hydrangeas‘Annabelle’ hydrangea aka “Snowball Bush” is a popular, old-fashioned flowering shrub that blooms reliably on new growth every year and...
John ChapinJan 6, 20222 min readThis is the Perfect Addition to Your GardenHappy New Year! In this first gardening article of the new year, I’d like to introduce my readers to one of the most colorful ornamental...