Pruning Spring-Blooming Shrubs
It’s been a beautiful spring in Central Indiana, with spectacularly blooming magnolias, redbuds, dogwoods, flowering cherries, azaleas,...
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45 YEARS OF GARDENING EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
John Chapin
Dec 21, 20232 min read
New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has long been the standard by which gardeners can determine which perennial plants are most likely to...
John Chapin
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Time to Divide Hostas!
Hostas, of which there are literally hundreds of varieties, remain one of the most popular garden perennials, reigning supreme in shady...
John Chapin
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Spring is for Planting!
It’s the perfect time of the year for planting grass (both seed and sod), as well as most any perennial, shrub, or tree. Planting in...
John Chapin
Mar 22, 20222 min read
You Can’t Rush Mother Nature! Avoiding Freezes and Frosts
Every spring, gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty working in their flower and vegetable beds. Veteran gardeners know from...
John Chapin
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Now is the Perfect Time to Plan for Spring Garden Work
The daylight hours are lengthening, birdsong is everywhere, and hardy plants are budding in anticipation of spring. With the signs and...
John Chapin
Jan 10, 20222 min read
The Great American Gardening Boom
Gardeners start the new year with great hope and excitement in anticipation of spring. Although midwinter, now is the time to start...
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