Exactly how and when you should prune a shrub depends on the species and variety of the plant.
Careful pruning can reduce a shrub’s size
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Go large when pruning tree limbs
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 […]
Lineup set for Oak Park’s Wright Plus house tour, including some featured for first time
Four homes that have never been featured on the Wright Plus home tour will be featured in the showcase of Prairie Style architecture.
Stay warm while gardening outdoors
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 […]
Get outside and prune your shrubs
Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment.
Tips for thriving winter houseplants
The winter gardening season is a great time to focus on houseplants and build a collection.
Hardy plants can handle bitter cold
A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.
Even in winter, bees creating a buzz at Brookfield Zoo
About 40,000 bees rescued from homes in Naperville and Lincoln Park are now buzzing away at Brookfield Zoo.
Resolve to plan ahead for this year’s garden
A new year is a good time to make some resolutions for a lovelier, more beneficial and more enjoyable garden.
Don’t let up on plant protection this winter
Many gardeners drop their guard in winter, giving animals an opportunity to do significant damage to garden plants.