Lawn Edging Is More Than Looks

Lawn Edging Is More Than Looks

Yes, lawn edging is more than looks; much more. In my backyard, I have 33 eight-foot sections of privacy fence. 24 years ago, when we moved in, I created flower beds in front of each section, which were four by eight feet. I soon learned that mulch alone wasn’t enough...
How and Why to Reduce Rodent Population

How and Why to Reduce Rodent Population

It may be more important than you realize to reduce rodent population on your property. Why is that? To begin with, rodents spread disease. “Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like...
How to Know Spring Has Come to Central Indiana

How to Know Spring Has Come to Central Indiana

How can you know that Spring has come to Central Indiana? One way is your calendar. Last Thursday was the first day of Spring. I know because it’s clearly marked on my calendar. Looking outside gave me no clue because there were snow flurries, but that’s...
7 Key Spring Gardening Tips

7 Key Spring Gardening Tips

March is not too early for Spring gardening tips. Central Indiana should see the year’s highest temperatures at 70 degrees or above this week. So, yes, Spring is in the air! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready. I’m ready to plant my flower...
It’s Planning Your Garden Time!

It’s Planning Your Garden Time!

Planning your garden is critical. As I write this, I’m looking out the window of my home office at a sunlit blue sky. Most of the snow in my yard has melted. It’s supposed to hit a high temperature of 43 degrees today. Yes, Spring is near. So, it’s...