

Butchery, But Who's to Blame?
Tree topping (technically pollarding) unfortunately is a somewhat common practice, especially on the south side of Indianapolis (see...
Jul 1, 2019


NATIVE
About a year ago I started displaying a word sign along the road at the intersection fronting my property (see September 2018 blog post)....
Jun 2, 2019


Ornamental Grasses
There are many ornamental grasses available in the market place, but I would recommend only a handful of the perennial species. Why --...
May 1, 2019


Grow Throughs
Unfortunately, one sees this landscaping oversight and eyesore everywhere. The problem is easily avoidable, but property owners and...
Apr 1, 2019


Moss
Many people seem to hate moss. I don't get it. In late winter when most of the landscape is grey, brown and gloomy, moss is one of the...
Mar 1, 2019


Splaying
When we get heavy snow fall or ice storms an inherent problem of some plants becomes obvious--splaying. Fastigiate species and cultivars...
Feb 1, 2019


Preventing Ruts
A common gardening mistake is made when doing leaf pickup in late fall and winter. I am specifically referring to when the ground is...
Jan 1, 2019


They're Still Here
One of the advantages of living in the Midwest is the pronounced change that comes with each new season. Autumn in particular is...
Dec 1, 2018


Half Truth - Not Always a Good Idea
I love plants, especially big old trees, and members of the white oak complex are at the top of my list of favorites. Why? Not only are...
Nov 1, 2018


Bullshit is Better
Humans are so gullible--easy prey for marketers, as Edward Bernays (Freud's nephew and the Father of Propaganda) showed us starting in...
Oct 1, 2018