YOUR JULY LAWN CARE STRATEGY FOR LAZY PEOPLE

July heat and dry weather can be pretty hard on gardens and grass, not just us. This means you should give your lawn a bit of a care break this month. Follow our tips to help you and your lawn enjoy the lazy days of summer in Indiana.

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5 FASTEST-GROWING DECIDUOUS TREES FOR PRIVACY

There are quite a few deciduous trees that grow quite fast here in Indianapolis. You can add a few of these trees to your yard—and you’ll have plenty of shade and privacy in just a couple of growing seasons.

BEAUTIFUL SHADY FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR YOUR BACKYARD

If you have a North-facing yard or lots of tall trees, you probably still want to enjoy some beautiful flowering shrubs. So what are the best shrubs to plant in the shade for your landscape?

JULY: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IN YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN?

July is an exciting month in the garden since many of your fruits and veggies will be ripening perfectly for ultra-fresh summer meals. Here are the things you should be doing in your Indianapolis garden this month.

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HOW TO REPEL WASPS FROM YOUR PATIO THIS SUMMER

Wasps are the least popular guest at every outdoor summer event, especially on your patio. They can be pretty mean creatures, but they are also essential in the balance of our ecosystems. With that said, you probably don’t want them hanging around while you enjoy dinner on the patio!

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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WEED CONTROL: STRATEGIES & PLANS

Weeds. Every gardener’s nemesis. They seem to be everywhere, growing in impossible places and popping up to monstrous sizes overnight. Dealing with unwanted plants in your garden and landscaping can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you beat the weeds?

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6 GREAT GROUNDCOVERS FOR INDIANA GARDENS

Groundcover plants are the unsuspecting superheroes in the garden. They help keep weeds and erosion at bay, they help retain soil moisture, and many are much-loved by pollinators. This list of some of the best Midwest-friendly groundcover to choose from is not exhaustive, but it will certainly get you started!

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VIBRANT VINES: CLIMBING PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN & LANDSCAPE

There's something dreamy and ethereal about climbing plants with vibrantly colored blooms. Whether they're trailing over an archway, across a pergola, or up a trellis, vines bring all the beauty and romance of flowers right up to eye level and even overhead.

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WHAT DO BROOD X CICADAS MEAN FOR YOUR GARDEN?

Brood X cicadas have a periodical fixed lifespan. That means the adult form only emerges once every set number of years. For Brood X, that’s every 17 years, which means 2021.

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HARDY HIBISCUS: CREATE A TROPICAL GETAWAY AT HOME

With the wide variety of hardy hibiscus that have been bred in recent years, there are some amazing ones you can grow right here in Indianapolis. While it is generally rated for zones 5-8, some have even been tough enough to survive in zone 4!