How to Root Cuttings From Your Favorite HouseplantsRooting houseplant cuttings is a simple way to create new plants from healthy favorites. A single stem, leaf, or division can become a thriving specimen with…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Midwest LandscapesOrnamental grasses bring movement, texture, and seasonal interest to Midwest gardens. Their narrow leaves soften hard edges, while feathery flower heads add…
Growing strawberries successfully in raised bedsRaised beds make it easier to create the loose, fertile soil strawberries need, while giving roots better drainage than compacted ground. They also bring…
When to plant garlic in Indiana for a summer harvestGarlic grows well in Indiana when it receives a long, cool growing period. For the largest bulbs, plant individual cloves in fall, allow them to develop roots…
How To Test Your Garden Soil At HomeHealthy plants begin with a growing medium that provides the right balance of nutrients, moisture, air, and support. Garden soil can look dark and fertile…
Creating a bird-friendly garden with native shrubsA bird-friendly garden begins with the right plants. Native shrubs provide food, shelter, nesting sites, and safe places to rest throughout the seasons. Unlike…
How to Deal With Tomato Hornworms NaturallyTomato hornworms can strip a healthy tomato plant in surprisingly little time. These large green caterpillars blend into stems and foliage, so gardeners often…