Garden Center12 min read
Poinsettia Care: Keep Yours Alive Through the Holidays
Poinsettia care that works. The 50 degree rule that saves the ride home, how to water one right, and how to read leaf drop before it strips the plant.
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Expert advice and seasonal guides from the Colonial Classics team.
Garden Center11 min read
How to Pick a Christmas Tree That Lasts Through New Year's
How to pick a Christmas tree that holds its needles. Which varieties last longest in Southern Indiana, the three freshness tests, and how to set one up right.
Garden Center12 min read
Low Light Houseplants That Thrive in Dark Rooms
Low light does not mean no light. Learn what it actually measures, how to test your own room, and which low light houseplants handle a dark corner all winter.
Garden Center12 min read
How to Keep a Fresh Wreath and Garland from Drying Out
How to keep a fresh wreath from drying out in Southern Indiana. Which evergreens hold their needles, why soaking beats misting, and what never to spray.
Garden Center10 min read
How to Keep Fall Mums Alive and Build Porch Pots That Last
Fall mums die from thirst, not cold. Learn how to water them, buy them in bud, and build a porch pot that holds its color from September through Thanksgiving.
Garden Center9 min read
Fall Bulb Planting Guide: Tulips, Daffodils, and Alliums
Fall bulb planting is the secret to a colorful spring. Learn when, how deep, and which bulbs to plant in the Tri-State for daffodils, tulips, and more.
Garden Center9 min read
Landscape Rock Guide: Types, Costs, and How to Keep Weeds Out
Compare river rock, pea gravel, and crushed stone by cost and use. Learn how much landscape rock costs and the depth that actually keeps weeds out.
Garden Center12 min read
Best Time to Plant Trees: Fall vs. Spring in the Tri-State
Fall is the best time to plant most trees in USDA Zone 7a. Learn the ideal planting window, which trees to hold for spring, and how to plant one right.
Garden Center9 min read
Why Your Hydrangea Isn't Blooming (and How to Fix It)
Hydrangea not blooming? Learn the real reasons (pruning, frost, shade) and how to get more blooms next year in Southern Indiana and the Tri-State area.
Garden Center9 min read
Native Plants for Pollinators: Feed Bees and Butterflies
Native plants for pollinators feed bees and butterflies all season. See the best native perennials, shrubs, and trees for a Tri-State pollinator garden.
Garden Center9 min read
Tough Plants for Tough Summers: Drought Tolerant Plants for Indiana Yards
Drought tolerant plants can shrug off Tri-State summers and clay soil. See the best drought resistant perennials, shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers for Zone 7a.
Garden Center9 min read
Deer Resistant Plants for Tri-State Yards: A Complete Guide
Deer eating your hostas and daylilies? Discover the best deer resistant plants for Southern Indiana yards, including perennials, shrubs, trees, and bulbs.