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Deer-resistant spring bulbs to plant in the landscape
Gardeners with deer as regular breakfast, lunch and dinner guests know tulips are a favorite on the menu. Gardeners also know daffodils are the top go-to plant for spring flowers because no critters bother them. There are other deer resistant spring bulbs besides...
Rex begonias for shady Indiana landscapes or pots
Many gardeners struggle with annuals for the shade. Bedding impatiens dropped out of favor when they contracted impatiens downy mildew. Bedding begonias didn’t cut it, but the newer hybrids, such as Big and Whopper, gained ground. Beyond the common garden begonias are...
Disease resistant zinnias for the garden
If it’s been a while since you’ve grown zinnias in your Indiana garden, you may be in for a surprise. Plant breeders have developed zinnias that are resistance to powdery mildew, an unattractive, leaf-deforming fungus disease. As do a lot of plants, some...
Three native plants create buzz
This is National Pollinator Week, a great time to think about what plants in your landscape nourish these important insects and birds. Plants nourish these critters with nectar or pollen. Add a water source and the beauties of nature will visit regularly. Here are...
Three fragrant flowers for spring
As we head into May, flowers fill our Indiana landscapes with fragrances that draw us in, if just for a minute. The sense of smell is linked to some of our strongest memories, some we might never recall if not for the scent. Here are a few favorites worthy of our...