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10Jun

Bagworms and Your Landscape

You may have noticed small, brown, cocoon-like bags hanging from your evergreens lately. These cocoons will not turn into the beautiful butterflies you are expecting! These bags house bagworms: a type of insect that feeds on and destroys plants in your landscape. Without proper treatment, bagworms can cause irreversible damage and the eventual death of … more »
31May

Japanese Beetles

Are your plants glinting in the summer sun? Starting mid-June, Indiana residents should keep an eye out for a shiny, metallic beetle with a green head and copper wings. These are likely Japanese beetles and they eat the leaves of shrubs and trees.
19Aug

Install in the Fall!

Contrary to popular belief, the absolute best time to plant is in the fall. Although most people tend to think of spring as the primary time for planting, fall provides the perfect combination of factors to ensure the success of your new plants when springtime arrives. As air temperatures begin to drop during the fall … more »
04Aug

Removing Pesky Weeds

With Summer in full swing, the landscape weed presence is increasing. Now is the time to control your weeds, which can help prevent future weeds from sprouting. During mid to late summer, weeds begin to set seed and store energy for winter months.
18Sep

Easy Care for Fall Mums

So, you went ahead and picked out your fall chrysanthemums, better known as mums. The experts at Wasson Nursery wanted to share some helpful ways to keep these colorful annuals in great shape for as long as possible.
11Sep

Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

Cooler fall days bring pumpkins and mums, and, for most people, it also means tidying up your garden and cutting back all the beautiful flowers. For a small yet ever-growing group of gardeners, it is the time to think about spring flowers!