One of the greatest treats that our garden gives to us is beautiful blooms. They are a breathtaking way to beautify our space, giving us a mood lift that lasts all day. While flowers in our garden beds are nice, we don’t talk about flowering trees and shrubs quite enough. Here are some of our favorite flowering trees and shrubs for every garden.

Mattew DammannAugust 27, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, flowering, flowers, shrubs, trees, hydrangea, lilac, rhododendron, flowering dogwood, roses, mockorange

PROBLEM-SOLVING YOUR HYDRANGEA TROUBLES

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden plants for a reason - they’re hardy and easily bounce back every winter, they’re a classic, and they’re simply gorgeous. While getting them to work requires a couple tricks, it’s easy for even the most laid back or novice gardener to handle. Here’s how to get your hydrangea looking great again.

Mattew DammannAugust 19, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, indianapolis, container, how to, minimal garden, patio, plants, balcony, space, edible garden, vegetables, annuals, thriller, filler, spiller, vertical gardens

PATIO GARDENS: HOW TO MAXIMIZE A MINIMAL GARDEN

It might be hard to make something out of nothing, but sometimes it seems a bit of a challenge to make something out of a tiny little space, too! Whether you’re tight on backyard real estate, you’re limited to a small patio in your Indianapolis apartment, you feel like taking on a small project, or you just think a minimal garden is more your style, there are so many ways to create the perfect garden spot right on your patio. Are you dreaming of gorgeous annuals? Or maybe a tasty edible garden? You’ll be surprised what you can make in just a container or two.

Mattew DammannAugust 12, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, indianapolis, container, how to, minimal garden, patio, plants, balcony, space, edible garden, vegetables, annuals, thriller, filler, spiller, vertical gardens

HOW TO PRUNE HYDRANGEAS

It’s important to know how to prune hydrangeas properly to keep them looking their best year after year. Proper pruning is an essential part of basic hydrangea care. If you skip it, you may find your hydrangeas starting to grow unruly, produce less impressive blooms, and even grow susceptible to disease. Here are some best practices for pruning your hydrangeas.

Mattew DammannAugust 6, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, how to, hydrangea, hydrangeas, pruning, prune, indianapolis, oakleaf, shrubs, bigleaf, endless summer, bloom

HOW TO GROW VEGETABLES ORGANICALLY

There are few things we gardeners love more than growing our own vegetables. But what makes us love it even more? Growing them organically!

Mattew DammannJuly 30, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, growing, organic, indoors, outdoors, chemical free, sustainable, Grow Your Own, food, edible gardening, veggies, vegetables, how to, pest control

BATTLING BLACK SPOT

Black spot can get in the way of your garden being as healthy and beautiful as it has the potential to be - we have some tips on how to handle it if it shows up in your yard.

Mattew DammannJuly 23, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, black spot, getting rid of, battling, blemish, bacterial, afflication, spots, infection, disease, avoid

BASIC HYDRANGEA CARE

Whether you are planting hydrangeas for the first time or working with an established garden, here are some tried and true tips for hydrangea care.

Mattew DammannJuly 15, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, planting, how to, gardening, garden trends, hydrangea, hydrangeas, care, watering, fertilizer, fertilizing, pruning

PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS

Check out these ways to make sure that your landscape is the hot spot for all of the local beneficial pollinators.

Mattew DammannJuly 9, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, pollinators, planting, bees, butterflies, natural planting, native plants, dandelions, pollinator-friendly plants, conflowers, milkweed, goldenrod, joe pye weed, landscape, how to, gardening, garden trends

FIGHTING JAPANESE BEETLES

We pour a lot of heart and soul into our gardens, and we’re proud of the beautiful backyard spaces that we create. It can be absolutely heartbreaking to see all of our hard work disappear in front of our eyes. Pests can act fast and wreak havoc on our favorite plants, and we never truly know when they’ll strike.

Mattew DammannJuly 2, 2019Dammann's Garden Company, japanese beetles, beetles, pests, garden pests, pest control, nematodes, neem oil

GROWING BEAUTIFUL BERRIES

When it comes to berry bushes, it’s all about the little things. The best berries are the ones that make you close your eyes and savor them, so that’s what we aim for. If you’re looking to take your berry game to the next level, here’s how!