Journal

How to Prune Raspberry Canes for Better YieldsHealthy raspberry plants can produce generous crops for many years, but they need regular pruning to keep fruiting wood productive. A tangled patch may look…
Best Tomato Varieties for Short Summer SeasonsA short growing season does not rule out a rewarding tomato crop. The key is to choose early-maturing varieties that set fruit quickly, tolerate cool nights…
Understanding soil pH for productive Indiana gardensSoil pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity that affects how readily plants can access nutrients. The scale runs from 0 to 14, with 7 considered neutral.…
Pollinator-Friendly Shrubs for Northern Indiana GardensA productive pollinator garden needs flowers across the seasons, shelter from wind and reliable access to nectar and pollen. In Northern Indiana, shrubs are…
How to Control Japanese Knotweed in Your YardJapanese knotweed is a vigorous perennial weed that spreads through underground rhizomes and can quickly occupy garden beds, fence lines and neglected corners.…
Growing Indian Corn for Australian Fall DecorationsIndian corn, also called ornamental corn or flint corn, brings rich red, bronze, cream, purple and ochre tones to an autumn display. The tightly packed kernels…
Build a Trellis from Reclaimed Materials for Australian GardensA trellis gives climbing vegetables, flowers and vines a strong route upwards while making useful space from walls, fences and narrow garden beds. Building one…
The best time to repot overgrown houseplantsAn overgrown houseplant can become top-heavy, root-bound and difficult to water evenly. Repotting gives the roots fresh growing mix, improves drainage and…
How to Grow Fennel for Pollinators and CookingFennel is a versatile addition to an Australian garden, offering feathery foliage, aromatic stems and edible seeds alongside a long season of nectar-rich…
Planting crocus and daffodils for a bright Australian springPlanting crocus and daffodils for spring emergence begins months before the flowers appear. These hardy bulbs spend winter developing roots beneath the soil,…