Pruning Spring-Blooming Shrubs
It’s been a beautiful spring in Central Indiana, with spectacularly blooming magnolias, redbuds, dogwoods, flowering cherries, azaleas,...
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TFG BLOG
45 YEARS OF GARDENING EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
John Chapin
- Dec 22, 2023
- 2 min
New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has long been the standard by which gardeners can determine which perennial plants are most likely to...
John Chapin
- Mar 21, 2023
- 2 min
Time to Divide Hostas!
Hostas, of which there are literally hundreds of varieties, remain one of the most popular garden perennials, reigning supreme in shady...
John Chapin
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
Spring is for Planting!
It’s the perfect time of the year for planting grass (both seed and sod), as well as most any perennial, shrub, or tree. Planting in...
John Chapin
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
You Can’t Rush Mother Nature! Avoiding Freezes and Frosts
Every spring, gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty working in their flower and vegetable beds. Veteran gardeners know from...
John Chapin
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
Now is the Perfect Time to Plan for Spring Garden Work
The daylight hours are lengthening, birdsong is everywhere, and hardy plants are budding in anticipation of spring. With the signs and...
John Chapin
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
The Great American Gardening Boom
Gardeners start the new year with great hope and excitement in anticipation of spring. Although midwinter, now is the time to start...
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