Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...

Gardeners planning ahead for spring color should know that timing matters for one standout shrub. A pruning misstep can ...

Winter is around the corner and the temperatures are starting to drop. You may be missing your summer flowers, but here are ...

Shrubs are often considered foundational plantings that “anchor” your home to the surrounding landscaping. In addition to providing a transition from human-made structures to natural greenery, shrubs ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

The short days and long nights of winter might not sound like ideal plant growing conditions, but for these houseplants to ...

Fall brings out my outdoor neat freak. I feel an intense need to get things buttoned up in the yard before the cold hits. After the annuals and vegetables have come down, I find my eyes wandering to ...

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but as many flora lovers know, there's no need to wait till May to see blossoming plants. There are numerous plants that produce beautiful, ...

Lilacs are the star of Lombard during May, but this year they’re coming out early. Some of Lilacia Park’s lilacs are blossoming so far ahead of schedule that Lombard Park District horticulturist Jerry ...