Protecting Your Plants During a Drought
Ah, summer is here, bringing with it scorching temperatures and a surprising lack of rain.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN HERE
ENQUIRING MINDS WANT TO PLANT!
Knowledge and resources about plants and planting are so vast they can be overwhelming. The best approach is to take advantage of information based on your areas of interest and then seek the guidance of a plant professional. Your local nursery or garden center has inspired people ready to offer advice.
LEARN, ASK, PLANT!
Creating a Pollinator Garden
By planting a pollinator-friendly garden you are making a difference for honey bees, bumble bees, other bees and pollinators that bring us 1 in every 3 bites of food.
Shade Gardening for Beginners
Shade gardening is an essential skill for homeowners who want to keep their entire property green and thriving. Most residential yards have some areas that rarely get direct sunlight and are prone to soil erosion because nothing grows there.
Tips for Controlling Weeds in Your Lawn
Here are a few tips for tackling a lawn full of weeds.
6 Simple Tips for Better Tomatoes
We know you are itching to get growing so we thought we’d provide tips to help you along the way. So by now you’ve got your tomato plants ready to plant.
How to Keep your cactus looking sharp in winter
Cacti are some of the most intriguing houseplants you can grow. With tough spikes, smooth skin, and blossoms coming out of nowhere, their personalities are unlike any plant we’ll find in Illinois.
Grow these Veggies on your Patio
If you have limited space, or simply just want to add another element to your existing crop, grow these container plants on your patio this summer.
What’s destroying my lawn: fall armyworm damage & control
You might not be able to hear the marching, but there are troops invading some yards across the U.S. this year in greater numbers than usual, and they’re after one thing: your lawn.
10 Essential Spring Gardening Tasks
Spring is the most active time to be in the garden. Using all the pent-up energy we’ve accrued over winter, let’s head outdoors to clean out and prepare our garden beds, repair hardscaping, do a little pruning and moving, and start the growing season off right.
Tips for Keeping Your Garden Tools in Great Shape
Just a little bit of extra care and some annual maintenance can keep your tools clean, safe, and working well for many years to come.
