Grow Sweet Peas Before Spring Heat ArrivesPeas reward gardeners who start early. Cool soil and mild daytime temperatures encourage tender vines, fragrant flowers, and crisp pods before summer weather…
How to build a simple bamboo trellis for beansA bamboo trellis gives climbing beans the support they need while adding a light, natural structure to the vegetable garden. It is inexpensive, easy to…
Tips for Growing Asparagus in a Permanent BedA permanent asparagus bed can provide fresh spears for many years when it is planned carefully from the beginning. Unlike annual vegetable crops, asparagus…
How to Use Neem Oil for Common Garden PestsNeem oil is a plant-based garden treatment pressed from the seeds of the neem tree. Used correctly, it can help manage aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, scale,…
Creating a Rain Garden to Manage Stormwater RunoffHeavy rain can send water from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and compacted lawns toward foundations, streets, and storm drains. A rain garden offers a practical…
The best time to plant a lawn from seed in IndianaA healthy Indiana lawn starts with timing. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue grow best when temperatures…
How to Start a Herb Spiral for Small SpacesA herb spiral is a compact, raised planting bed that winds upward from a broad base to a higher center. Its layered shape creates several growing conditions in…