When a shrub that is normally multi-stemmed and rounded/mounding in its growth habit is staked, pruned, and trained into a ...

A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to ...

Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...

Planning a container garden? Consider making a list first of the edibles and flowers you would most like to grow and begin ...

Keep a garden journal, according to gardening experts. Consult your journal in the winter, so you can better plan for the ...

Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing.

Blooming in fiery colours over a long period, good for wildlife, useful companion plants, and edible, you can never have ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It's a ...

I described the hardy new flowers that can be planted outside as early as April 1. This week’s flowers are more tender to ...

Growing your own vegetables at home is one of the most satisfying things you can do, and it's easier than you might think - ...

Just because you’re living in an apartment or other small space, doesn’t mean you need to stop growing. In fact, with a bit ...