Category: Home and Garden

Pussy willow can be part of a home landscape if you have a site with plenty of space, full sun and moist soil.

Most home gardeners do not pay enough attention to selecting and maintaining their gardening tools.

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are amazing and there is a huge variety of orchid plants in The Orchid Show: India Blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Newly […]

Raspberries and blackberries are pruned in late winter or early spring to get rid of dead, damaged or dense and tangled canes.

Snow shoveling is strenuous and it’s a good idea to take frequent breaks and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids.

If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ship heavy soil around,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “If they […]

Shoveling snow is hard work and can lead to injury even if you are in good shape.

To avoid danger to yourself and damage to the tree, plan carefully before you cut.

It is important to protect plants from cold winter temperatures when bringing them home.