Winter weather can be full of woe when it comes to plants. If correct steps aren’t taken, many gardeners find that some plants either didn’t make it through the winter or are severely damaged. During the winter, a common culprit of plant damage is the de-icing salt...
Potted evergreen shrubs can make excellent long-lasting outdoor décor to dress up your porch and accent your front door during the drab, cold months. We especially love potted evergreens because they’re easy to care for, and their flashy needle-laden boughs last all...
Cooler weather brings bittersweet emotions. Some people are relieved to get a break from the summer heat and all the garden maintenance it brings, but others cringe at the thought of the impending cold and dark months of winter. While gardening will be one less thing...
How to Increase Garden and Leisure Space in Small Yards Even a small yard can be a place of beautiful abundance. There is no shortage of landscaping ideas to help you use the limited space that you have. Multipurpose storage and furniture items, vertical gardens,...
Winter in Illinois is an excellent season for birdwatching. Many different kinds of birds, big and small, spend the winter in our state. Whether it’s wrens, finches, or sparrows, many kinds of gulls, geese, and diving ducks, to bald eagles along the Mississippi, we...
If you had a new patio, driveway, or pathway laid with pavers this summer, you probably want to protect your investment from being ravaged by winter. Puddles of water, metal shovels, scrapers, and salt can all cause damage to your pavers. Here’s how to keep them safe...
