It is important not to water these plants too often and to repot them when the soil is worn out and the water is not draining ...

Q: What are some medium-sized groundcovers that look good in the landscape and are easy to take care of?

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When a shrub that is normally multi-stemmed and rounded/mounding in its growth habit is staked, pruned, and trained into a ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing.

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Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...

I described the hardy new flowers that can be planted outside as early as April 1. This week’s flowers are more tender to ...

Slow down from the holiday rush and rediscover the beauty of nature with a hike to the top of a Long Island preserve where ...