“Plants that were chosen to be hardy in our climate should be fine,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “They are already dormant, in the ...

Around Valentine's Day, consider this a botanical love letter filled with horticultural heartthrobs — garden companions that ...

Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

Winter doesn't have to mean a lifeless garden. Some plants thrive in cold temperatures, bringing colour and texture even in ...

Recent cold temperatures may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly cold ...

Columbine is perennial and self-sows in the garden. This cold-hardy annual is easy to grow and makes a lovely, long-lasting cut flower. Blooms are typically an intense blue color, though pink and ...

Local classes and events offer a variety of experiences, including stained glass garden ornaments and calligraphy classes.

I wrote last time about a flowering shrub called pineapple guava, a plant that produces fruit that resemble neither ...

Houseplants add interest and nature to any space, but for fans of maximalist design, here are some options to add extra drama ...

When choosing houseplants for your home, you may want to reconsider the plants on this list. Discover which plants you should ...

The marsh mallow plant, or Althaea officinalis, is a hardy perennial ... How to grow marsh mallow plants The marsh mallow plant is one of the best perennials that provides excellent seasonal ...

Plants can't retreat to inside, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may find ourselves wondering ...