Making hanging baskets is the easy part. The challenge is in keeping them looking good. We live in an environment with low ...

White lobelia, while less frequently encountered than the blues and lavenders, is occasionally seen. I recently saw it artfully situated among pink hydrangeas. Do you have a combination of plants ...

More thought goes into planting a hanging basket than you might think. Before planting, you should line your basket with a ...

Even with meticulous planning, it's likely that you'll end up with some bare spots in your flower bed. Fill them with lobelia ...

When selecting plants for your window boxes, you can use only one type of flower, or mix it up, repeating the same plant a ...

Heard of the term ‘navitars’? It is an American word for native plants specially cultivated for urban gardens. Here are some ...

Tending to the hanging baskets may get forgotten about in the buzz of other garden jobs, but is nevertheless important ...

Illinois Master Gardeners will be holding their 20th annual plant sale this Saturday, May 18. Many different types of plants will be on sale, including many pollinator-friendly varieties. But what is ...

It’s still too early for some heat-loving plants. But it’s a great time to sow yourself all the salad fixings.