What To Plant In August & September
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 …
Category: Trees
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
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 …
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs for Zones 5 & 6
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 …
Visit the Morton Arboretum Lisle IL
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 …
Zone 5 Fruit Trees
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 …
Trees and Shrubs For Fall Color
One of the greatest things about fall is nature's spectacular color show! Vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves dangling from the trees. Bushes and shrubs flocked in …
How To Plant A Tree
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 …
What Type Of Tree Is That?
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 Protection For Evergreens
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 …
Forcing Branches Indoors – A How To Tutorial
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 …
Visiting Washington Park Botanical Garden Springfield IL
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 …
Discover Indoor Fruit Trees
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 …
Zone 5 & 6 Flowering Trees
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 Trees For Zone 5 & 6
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 …