To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...
Best planted in groups of about 12, this classic flower makes a wonderful addition to your garden beds in rich hues of ...
The Native Plant Society describes the butterfly milkweed — known scientifically as Asclepias tuberosa — as native to several counties across Indiana, blooming in the summer and easy to grow from seed ...
HERE WE ARE, but a couple of days from the start of autumn! But I want to continue to tip the aesthetic gauge in favor of your yard for a fabulous fall.
Here's the why, when, and how of dividing perennials in your garden in the fall. It's easy, good for your garden—and you'll ...
We’ve had our share of rain this season, especially compared to the last few years. I recently visited with someone who ...
Last Sunday a tradition continued — making salsa with two of my four grandsons. We have been doing this for about 15 years ...
The area has seen an increase in leaf diseases but most are minor issues for otherwise healthy plants.
The walled garden at Salthrop Manor — home of Sophie Conran — hums with life and colour. It’s hard to believe that this was ...
If you've ever walked into someone's garden and wondered how they achieved such an upscale look, you might jump to the conclusion that a professional designer or an infinite budget was behind it. But ...
Welcome to a summer visit to my survivor’s yard! Many of the choices made regarding yard maintenance relate to my hopes to ...
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Chuck Martin: Home with Prairie Plants

A reflection on immigrant plant traditions and today’s prairie natives, highlighting memorable species like little bluestem, prairie dropseed, coneflowers, and blazing star.