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John Chapin

How to Overwinter Your Cannas

Cannas are popular summer bloomers for the garden, adding an exotic accent whether planted in the ground or in containers. They love our...

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Up in Flames! Ornamental Grass Maintenance

Ornamental grasses are popular in Central Indiana. The only maintenance needed is an annual removal of the dead, dry stems.

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Prune in Fall for a Parade of Peonies Next Spring

As winter approaches, gardeners like to take advantage of any mild days to work in their gardens. There is always something to do!...

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Healthy Shedding Habits of Conifers

With people taking more interest in their landscapes and gardens during the past 18 months, they often have questions as they pay closer...

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Benefits of Composting Fall Leaves

One of my favorite childhood memories growing up was jumping into piles of leaves every autumn. Although raking up all the leaves from...

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Continue the Color With Fall Blooms

One of the most enjoyable fall activities is planting colorful cold-tolerant annuals to extend the growing season. Mums are arguably the...

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Bringing Your Potted Houseplants Inside for Cooler Temps

The resurgence in popularity of houseplants will have many wondering what to do to keep their plants heathy over the winter. Houseplants...