by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Feb 19, 2023 | Blog
Say evergreen, and most people think of conifers like pine, spruce and arborvitae. Gardeners may even know of boxwoods or rhododendrons, which are broadleaf evergreens. But there’s another group of plants that performs an evergreen role for three to four seasons in...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Gardeners love black-eyed Susans (or gloriosa daisy) because they are native plants and because of their long bloom period. These usually unfurl their bright yellow or gold flowers from midsummer to early fall. Unfortunately, a lot of black-eyed Susans, such as...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Oct 9, 2022 | Blog
As we head into winter, gardeners take their love of plants indoors. Forcing daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs to bloom is a rewarding way to brighten dreary winter days. Here’s a brief guide to get you started. Bulbs that bloom in spring outdoors in the Indiana...
by Trent Spence | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog
Mark M. Holeman, Inc. would like to congratulate Ron Howe for a much deserved Lifetime Achievement Award! It is awarded by the Indiana Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects. The following is the presentation of the award by April Westcott, past president...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Sep 11, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog
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...