Category: Trees

After you have researched and selected the best tree to plant in your yard, it’s time to get it in the ground! Digging the right-size planting hole is the …

Recently I completed a tree identification course from the online offerings at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. I've always wanted to learn more about trees! It frustrates me …

Winter can be unkind to needle evergreens and the broadleaf variety … especially those evergreens that were recently planted in the ground. I discovered this the hard way…after two …

Do you think you’re done planting by August? Well, think again! There are still perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables and even annuals you can plant in late summer to reap …

If you think fruit trees are only for folks living in warmer climates … read on and discover hardy fruit-bearing trees that thrive in our cold winters. There are …

Add beauty and privacy to your property with a living fence! Want to cover up the view of an unsightly building, block utility boxes from sight, or distance yourself …

Now’s the time to enjoy a spring preview of flowering branches! So good for the soul … just prune non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees such as forsythia and pussy …

Generations of Illinoisans have long considered Springfield a preferred family travel destination. Located three hours southwest of Chicago and 1.5 hours northeast of St. Louis, the city is conveniently …

Grow Fruit Indoors Looking to bring a little sunshine indoors? Think fruit trees only grow in the warmer states such as California and Florida … and no way can …

The Morton Arboretum is the jewel of the western suburbs of Chicago. Located in Lisle, IL … this 1,700 acre outdoor museum champions trees from around the world through …

In the last ten years, we’ve made it a point to visit nearby locales and attractions that fall somewhat below the traditional tourist radar … Rockford, IL is one …

Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds It’s such a treat to see hummingbirds in your garden! The best way of attracting them is to use a combination of hummingbird feeders and …

Flowering trees provide a wealth of benefits to a home and its surrounding landscape. These benefits can be environmental in nature, as well as aesthetic and financial … When …

Choosing and planting a healthy tree for your yard begins with careful planning. After a little research and a thoughtful layout plan, you can produce a landscape that’s not …

FALL COLOR SHOW – BEST ZONE 5 & 6 TREES AND SHRUBS One of the greatest things about fall is nature’s spectacular color show! Vibrant shades of red, orange, …