There are many types of mulch for garden use; each one has its own benefits and could be the best type of mulch for your future project....

Gardening is an art to me like music, painting, or photography are to others. Unlike the aforementioned forms of art, in gardening, the...

For our August native plant, we are highlighting Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos). If you have ever seen this plant with its...

Here at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, we have two gardens with vegetable beds: one in the Sensory Garden, and the other in the Children’s...

The lawn, as we know it today, got its start in 17th Century England, where it was an indication of status and wealth. From there,...

What are pollinators? When many hear the word pollinator, they immediately think of bees. While bees are major pollinators, so are birds,...

Recently, Wellfield staff and volunteers installed a new rain garden on the north side of the Garden’s new seasonal restroom building. We...

“ The roots are doing their job ,” commented Josh Steffen, horticulture manager at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, as a small team surveyed...

When the temperatures are warmer than usual but you still need your nature-fix, best to head to the wilds of Indiana. The tall trees,...

As we enter another gorgeous summer season at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, I’m thrilled to report that visitation is up nearly 30% over...

“Landscapes provide life” is a central message Wellfield Botanic Gardens emphasizes to garden guests and in operational practice. Our...

“Promise yourself – To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.” – – a phrase from The Optimist...