This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a native shrub that turns wine-red and ripens blue-black berries in early fall.

Glory of the snow ( Chionodoxa luciliae) is another plant that can survive winter outside. A bulb perennial, it can often ...

Shade is generally either dry or damp ... Then they rest while the trees and shrubs are in full leaf. There's even some evidence that tulips in particular are far more likely to live for longer when ...

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

The best fake plants, though, are the ones that look almost as natural as real ones and suit a variety of tastes and styles. Our top picks include the West Elm Faux Potted Rubber Tree, a lifelike ...

The dwarf burning bush is easy to grow. It likes a moderate amount of moisture and well-drained soil. It will tolerate some ...

Grasses serve many purposes in the garden. Illinois Extension says native grasses can increase root competition in plantings, ...

Several years ago, we had an extra pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) after all the plants were distributed at the East Central ...

With summer on its way, chances are you’re looking to add a riot of colour to spruce up your patio, bijou balcony or front ...

The Ginger family (Zingiberaceae) has nearly 1,000 members. The roots of two well-known spices, turmeric or ‘olena (Curcuma ...

The highest priority is bringing more resilient shade trees to ... A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and endangered monarch butterflies. Laura La Rue grows plants to make dyes for her tie ...