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Catch up on the last newsletter before a new one is released tomorrow!
04/23/2026

Catch up on the last newsletter before a new one is released tomorrow!

Resources for landscapes and gardens in the Midwest

Scale Spotlight: Introduction to common scale pests and their management
04/22/2026

Scale Spotlight: Introduction to common scale pests and their management

Scale insects are some of the most common pests sent in for identification from homeowners, arborists, and nurseries. This series will highlight some of the most frequently encountered scales in our region with an emphasis on their identification, biology, potential for damage, and control options.

Urban Tree Spotlight – Planting Deciduous Shade Trees
04/21/2026

Urban Tree Spotlight – Planting Deciduous Shade Trees

Spring is just around the corner, green spaces are beginning to wake from their winter slumber, Earth Day and Arbor Day are a little over a month away, and people are ready to get outside with planting on their minds. But before you go and get your tree(s) for planting, there is quite a lot to thin

Fast-Growing Trees for the Landscape
04/20/2026

Fast-Growing Trees for the Landscape

An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no instant fix to this scenario, let’s review a few trees that might be better choices here in northern Indiana. One obstacle t...

Beetle that attacks Tree-of-Heaven found in Indiana
04/19/2026

Beetle that attacks Tree-of-Heaven found in Indiana

We are often the bearers of bad news when a new exotic insect species is discovered in Indiana. This time, however, we have some good news to share. Agrilus smaragdifrons, a beetle that feeds exclusively on Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), was detected in Indiana last year in Allen County. Y

Free Diagnostic for Cut Flower Samples
04/18/2026

Free Diagnostic for Cut Flower Samples

Cut flower production continues to expand rapidly across Indiana, with many farms adding flowers as a high-value crop, an agritourism attraction, or a way to diversify their operations. To better support growers in this emerging sector, Purdue Extension launched a new project to better serve Indiana

The Green Industry in Focus Part 1: National Highlights from the USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties
04/17/2026

The Green Industry in Focus Part 1: National Highlights from the USDA Census of Horticultural Specialties

The Census of Horticultural Specialties, conducted by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), provides the most comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. Green Industry. Released in February as part of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties captures d

Keep an eye out for hammerhead worms!
04/16/2026

Keep an eye out for hammerhead worms!

When talking about invasive species, specialists are most commonly talking about some kind of plant or insect that is making an impact on landscape plants, soil, or hardwood. Most of these species are relatively easy to understand, with a biology that typically resembles that of a native counterpar

Rainscaping: Turning Water Problems into Sustainable Solutions
04/14/2026

Rainscaping: Turning Water Problems into Sustainable Solutions

What is Rainscaping? Rainscaping is the practice of designing landscapes to capture, absorb, and use rainwater where it falls. Rather than sending water off-site through storm drains, the water slows down, spreads across the landscape, and soaks into the soil. In Indiana, spring often brings

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