'Stellar Ruby' magnolia thrives in nutrient-rich soil and benefits from an annual application of slow-release fertilizer in ...

Winter is around the corner and the temperatures are starting to drop. You may be missing your summer flowers, but here are ...

Shrubs are often considered foundational plantings that “anchor” your home to the surrounding landscaping. In addition to providing a transition from human-made structures to natural greenery, shrubs ...

Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Azaleas are a perennial that can be left outdoors during the winter in certain hardiness zones, but there's one thing you ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

Find our best ideas for what to plant in February right here, along with tips for ensuring your plants thrive until spring ...

Purchase high-quality spring bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, crocus, daffodils or grape hyacinths and others by late November and ...

Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to flower at winter's end. Some of them are a little "confused" about timing at the moment. A: Blame it on some mixed-up plant hormones. Weather changes and/or ...

Lilacs are the star of Lombard during May, but this year they’re coming out early. Some of Lilacia Park’s lilacs are blossoming so far ahead of schedule that Lombard Park District horticulturist Jerry ...