Fall is the ideal time to plan for next spring. The summer is fresh in your mind, you can see your whole landscape without leaves or snow, and you have all the time in the world to think about what you want and consult with landscape professionals. Those are just a...
Dividing perennials keeps plant growth under control, rejuvenates cramped roots, and is an easy way to spread plants around the garden. It’s a skill that every gardener should know how to do. We’ve divided the process into simple steps below! Signs a...
For those of you who want to plant some trees in the yard this fall, but aren’t quite sure how to do it properly, we whipped up this handy tree planting guide to help you along. Fall is an ideal time for planting; the soil is still warm, but the sunshine...
Walking barefoot on a lawn of lush grass is one of the best parts of summer. But if your lawn is full of weeds, it’s not quite the same pleasant experience. Unfortunately, weeds seem to respond to water and sunshine just as fast, if not quicker than grass. A Quad...
Few flowers besides the rose share such widespread popularity as the hydrangea. Though originally cultivated by royalty in Japan, they are also native to North America. For the past 200 years, gardeners have been perfecting them to grow as shrubs, trees, and vines in...
Water is the key to any successful landscape, but it can also destroy our efforts if it goes to the wrong place. A soggy garden, dead trees, eroding patios, sunken turf, and even a damaged foundation may all be signs of an underlying drainage problem. If left...
Mulch is one of the most important elements of the garden. It nourishes your soil, helps retain moisture, protects plants against temperature fluctuations, and gives a polished look to your landscape. But it’s equally important to know how to use it. With so much...
So you’re on your way to laying a new path, but you don’t know where to begin. The wide range of styles and patterns means you have many options, but the overwhelming variety can leave beginners at a loss. We’ve broken down the mysteries, brick-by-brick, so you can...
Hanging out on your patio soaking up some warm sunshine is delightful, but sometimes that Illinois sunshine can get pretty intense. Having shade options for your patio means you can still enjoy beautiful summer weather, without burning yourself to a crisp. A little...
Now that our spring blooms have long since faded and our summer annuals are peaking, it’s nice to have some consistent color throughout the end of the season with mid-to-late summer-blooming perennials. The milder temperatures of autumn give us a whole new variety of...
