Nothing lifts the spirits like waking up to an explosion of color outside! When the trees and shrubs in your yard burst into bloom almost overnight, it suddenly transforms your space into a picturesque landscape straight out of a painting. Though they may only last...
Here in Illinois, the only colors our landscape likes to wear during the winter is snow white, tree green, and bark brown. Sure, it’s beautiful in its own way, but by the time spring rolls around, we’re more than ready for a wardrobe change! This is why...
For most shrubs and trees, pruning is a necessary task that not only tidies their appearance but also encourages new growth and maintains their overall health. Many gardeners are fearful of pulling out their shears and cutting their beloved plants–and for good...
As much as we look forward to feeling the warm weather and watching green buds appear on tree branches, the process of cleaning up our gardens in the spring can be daunting. When the snow melts away and reveals the mess beneath, we might impulsively dread the labor...
