Cool autumn days are the ideal time to plant new trees in the landscape. Autumn brings renewed vigor to the garden. Trees ...

If it’s a larger tree and is planted in a place where it might be exposed to strong winds, it’s a good idea to stake the tree. Typically, we use two to three stakes driven into the ground a couple of ...

To expect the unexpected may be the best advice for gardeners facing unfamiliar weather patterns driven by a changing climate ...

Most people know how to slash energy costs indoors, but did you know you can save up to 25 percent on your energy bill with ...

With a bare root tree, there are more roots ready to grow right now, root pruning is unnecessary, and planting is simple.

There's nothing like visiting an apple orchard or picking your own apples in the fall. But there are a few things to know as you get ready to go. Here are a few apple picking and storage tips!

We have property with a very large cypress tree. Growing out of a fork in the tree, about 5 feet up, there is a hackberry ...

When you’re digging out flax or any plant, tree, shrub for that matter, some soil types make it difficult to get into with a regular spade. We had a rather dry late winter period with soil ...

The end of summer is a great time to enjoy roses in the garden, and also the perfect time to prune some of your roses to ...

Where are some great spots to see changing fall colors in Central Illinois, and how might weather affect this year's show?

I was given a jacaranda tree/plant. Initially it did well and sprouted new leaves. About two months ago I repotted it into a ...

In our climate, the seasons cede gently into each other. We are allowed to feel let down by the summer. It’s been cool and rainy, and many of our gardens haven’t performed as we might have hoped. Lots ...