2. THE CONDITION OF THE TREE: Large, old water oak trees commonly have rotten trunks, even though there may be no outward ...

March, there were 600 excited gardeners picking from 150 kinds of seeds. If you missed it, there are more free seeds catalogued on the third floor of the main library and at the branches in Pine ...

Spring is the best time to plant many bulbs for summer and fall flowers. Plant these flower bulbs in spring for many months ...

Also, apply a slow-release fertilizer in March and May. Q: I have been keeping amaryllis plants from three Christmases in pots near a window and they have bloomed in late winter or spring.

Calla lilies ( Zantedeschia aethiopica) are elegant flowers that come in various colors, including white, yellow, orange, ...

Reusing amaryllis bulbs is a great way to enjoy these stunning flowers year after year. On this week's episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the Chicago Botanic Garden's Jacob Burns talks about ...

Cool-season bedding plants like pansies, violas, dianthus, snapdragons and alyssum are at their peak right now. Even though ...

Want to create a safe space in your yard for your dog? Here are some toxic plants you'll want to avoid in the garden.

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Soon, the rainy season will pass and with the hot dry weather comes fire season, so be proactive by making your landscape ...

But be careful. Even dead poison ivy vines will still cause rashes if you are allergic. My amaryllis bulbs are just beginning to bloom. After they bloomed last year, the thick flower stalk ...