Deciduous (leafy) trees and shrubs are best pruned in March and April before new growth begins. The exceptions are maples and birch, which bleed sap if pruned too early in spring, so delay their ...

If you have mature trees, check your lawn service records for the name of the broadleaf herbicide that is being applied to ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for ...

We’ve been experiencing fairly high temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on ...

The tree will usually produce fruit in the late spring and early summer months ... How do I plant a cherry tree in my ...

Consider unique characteristics when choosing the best trees for your yard. For example, crape myrtles can liven up a yard with bright blooms that last up to four months. Sweet gum trees have ...

As the Illinois Extension Master Gardener program celebrates 50 years of impact, take the opportunity to dig deeper into the ...

OPINION- My front yard is full of green from bulbs I planted two years ago. Staring at them from the front porch just isn’t making them bloom. Maybe if I close my eyes I can see the irises in full ...

Among the dressed-up ghouls and goblins, there also could be another fright lurking in your own backyard ... last spring’s wind storms and the prolonged drought. Some of these trees can ...