Moving a shrub can be a big job — here’s how to do it
Sometimes a shrub needs a new home. "When a shrub isn't working where it is, you may be able to give it a new lease on life by transplanting it,"...
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Celebrate Arbor Day by enjoying all that trees bring us — and give them a little love in return
In these difficult days, it's good to be reminded that life goes on. One way to remember that is to look at our trees. "Trees live a long time, and...
You don’t have to social distance from your garden while coronavirus has us cooped up — get outside and dig in
If you have a large yard where you can work outdoors at a suitable social distance, you have a handy stress reliever: You can garden. Even if you don't have...
Sharpen your gardening tools for clean cuts and healthier plants
Sharpening tools is an important gardening task that can be completed indoors. If your tools are sharp, your plants will benefit, said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton...
Despite coronavirus crisis, ‘nature stays on track,’ so look out your window for signs of spring
Spring is coming just as it does every year. Crocuses are in bloom and daffodils are getting there. Buds are swelling on forsythia shrubs. Soon, a red or green glow...
Wildflowers are great for spring gardens — just don’t get them from the wild
Nothing raises the spirits like the first wildflowers of spring in the woods. "It's always a treat to see those first little blooms," said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at...
Don’t let warm days fool you — gardens aren’t ready for springtime work just yet
The garden beckons on warm days in spring, but it's too soon for planting and many other garden tasks, said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in...
How to identify insect eggs early and head off springtime garden pests
Before you start looking for signs of spring in the garden, look around for trouble: insect eggs. "A number of problem insects overwinter as eggs on trees and shrubs," said...
Climate change and your garden: How warmer temperatures prompt tricky guesswork for gardeners
The climate in the Midwest is changing, and that makes a difference for gardeners. "We haven't seen as much of an increase in storms and droughts as some places," said...
Witch hazel is a trendy skincare go-to, but it’s also a great pick for winter gardens
It's a head-turning sight on a bone-chilling February day: a tree in bloom. Sparkly little yellow-and-red flowers, with petals like tiny ribbons, flutter along the branches of vernal witch hazel...