Category: Home and Garden

It can take several months, including a period of dormancy, before the bulb has enough energy to produce another flower.

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right plant in the first place is the best way to reduce maintenance down the road,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist […]

Whiteflies tend to cling to the undersides of leaves, making them easy to overlook.

Exactly how and when you should prune a shrub depends on the species and variety of the plant.

There are some large limbs hanging too low over my patio that I need to address before spring. Can I just prune these branches to create more clearance over my patio? — Jim Young, Libertyville Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden. You should not have any problems pruning off […]

I see Chicago Botanic Garden staff working outside all winter long and I was wondering how they deal with the cold weather. — Adrian Kuhn, Buffalo Grove This year in the Chicago area, our first hard frost was quite late. It was deep into November 2024 when we finally had frost — the latest that […]

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment.

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.