I cannot count the number of people who are chomping at the bit to plant their tomatoes! While our local “frost day” in this ...

It can be difficult to incorporate color into your garden if you want to reserve water, but this beautiful pink flower ...

I planted some bulbs last fall and am admiring the flowering results. Can you offer some tips on how to best care for them ...

Able to run and leap with speed and grace, cottontails have the advantage of being intimately familiar with every square inch ...

The plants that thrive in sandy soil tend to have root systems that penetrate the ground deeply in order to reach the ...

Lauren Lee, a certified kitchen gardener, says these plants can even protect against deer, "Their strong scent and taste are ...

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants ...

Wherever you go in Finland, you’re never far from a forest or a park. Our photographer takes a walk in the woods and finds ...

Illinois Master Gardeners will be holding their 20th annual plant sale this Saturday, May 18. Many different types of plants will be on sale, including many pollinator-friendly varieties. But what is ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes.

Despite its name, the Lenten rose isn’t actually a rose. It’s a type of hellebore, and it earns its name from the time it tends to bloom- right around the season of Lent. That’s late winter to early ...

When creating a perennial sun garden or adding to an existing one, it’s helpful to know which ones will bloom the longest and ...