Stories tagged with "mulch"

New mums hard to find by indystar

We’re catching up with readers’ mail this week, including more queries about the Igloo series mums ( Dendranthema ) I wrote about several weeks ago. I wish I could tell... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:43 PM in

Ask volunteers to maintain park by indystar

I understand how tight budgets are these days, and I would like to see Eagle Creek Park reach out to the community for some help. In Florida (West Palm Beach), the first Saturday... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indy sports 'green' for football, hoops events by indystar

Volunteers representing a Downtown university and city marketing agency today spruced up the Wholesale District and an interstate interchange. As Downtown prepared for a preseason... – Oct 02, 2009 at 2:52 PM in Communities

Colts players join volunteers to build playground by indystar

Instead of pushing for yardage Tuesday, members of the Indianapolis Colts were pushing wheelbarrows at Indianapolis Public School 55 near Broad Ripple. They and more than 250 other... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Education

Minor bulbs are small in size, big in beauty by indystar

Tulips and daffodils demand center stage in the spring bulb show, but minor bulbs hit all the right notes with their subtle beauty, depth of color and interest. Certain bulbs fall... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

SW Noblesville due for cleanup Saturday by Betsy Reason

Thomasina Anderson is hoping Saturday’s cleanup day in her Noblesville neighborhood will inspire residents to take on bigger projects of their own. More than a dozen volunteers... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM in Noblesville

Despite economy, people still care by Will Higgins

United Way event shows need for help continues About three dozen employees of Roche Diagnostics spent their day Friday hauling mulch, building benches and painting jungle gyms at... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Marion County

Muncie city hall installs 'dryscape' by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — The landscaping around Muncie’s city hall is undergoing a big change as crews rip out high-maintenance plants to create something called a... – Aug 24, 2009 at 7:11 AM in News

Feds' word carries weight on postal scales by Robert Annis

Hamilton County official says his office receives complaints about postal scales, but he’s powerless to do anything A Hamilton County official is weighing in on U.S. Postal... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Hamilton County

Abundant rains may have encouraged fungus disease by indystar

A dreadful disease, septoria (Septoria lycopersci), has attacked my tomato plants, including three heirlooms, a cherry and Better Boy. More than 9 inches above average rainfall... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Home & Garden

Rebuilding Together and Great Indy Cleanup put people to work by Josh Duke

While some volunteers rejuvenate homes, others spruce up neighborhoods As if Saturday’s summerlike temperatures weren’t enough reason to venture outside, a full slate... – Apr 26, 2009 at 2:30 AM in Marion County

1-stop recycling by Josh Duke

On Saturday, residents flocked to 4 city parks to drop off cardboard, Christmas trees and old electronics Hundreds of Indianapolis residents officially said goodbye to the... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:06 AM in Communities

One-stop recycling event a hit by Josh Duke

Four city parks served as one-stop recycling locations today.Hundreds of residents took advantage of the city’s efforts to recycle Christmas trees, electronics and cardboard at... – Jan 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Communities

Savor the look and taste of Egyptian Onions by indystar

Egyptian Onions, Allium cepa var. viviparum can be enjoyed in the garden or on your plate.This perennial onion is ornamental as well as being edible. Unlike most members of the... – Jan 03, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Living

Indy Parks to recycle used Christmas trees by indystar

Indianapolis parks officials will offer seven drop-off locations for Christmas tree recycling beginning Monday, the city announced this week.Indy Parks & Recreation chops the... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM in Communities