Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...
This week’s column will focus on outstanding and unusual evergreens and shrubs for winter interest and even winter blossoms.
Wrap evergreens in burlap or use anti-transpirant spray to minimize winter burn.
In gardens, the golden rule is ‘things never quite work out’ — and today’s climatic vicissitudes demand a balanced strategy.
By JESSICA DAMIANO Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this weekend, I dumped mounds of ...
Order trees from Winnebago County’s annual sale by Feb. 25. Choose evergreens, shade trees, shrubs, and specialty packs.
Taxus, commonly known as yew, stands as perhaps the most versatile evergreen for formal garden structures. Its dense, dark ...
As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.
How often should I water my trees and shrubs in the winter? The most precise answer to this question is, “It depends.” There ...
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Top 10 dwarf shrubs for containers

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.
Even if you have a courtyard or patio garden, scent can fill the air.
Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties ...