The right boots can make a long day of gardening much more comfortable
I am looking for some advice on buying a pair of boots for gardening. I have not had good luck finding something that I can garden in for long periods...
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For a winter plant with flowers, try a cyclamen
I am planning to buy a plant to cheer up a sick friend. Do you have a suggestion for something I can buy now that has flowers? — Beth Stone,...
Simple steps to make your cut flowers last longer
I have started buying cut flowers on a regular basis this year and would like some tips on how to make them last longer. — Rebecca Martin, Morton Grove Fresh...
Tips for growing plants from seeds
I have some friends who start plants from seeds for their summer gardens and I’m interested in trying to do this myself. Can you please provide tips for a first-time...
Snow, cold weather are not cause to worry about your garden
It seems like it has been an easy winter thus far, but the recent snowstorm and cold weather has me worried about the plants in my garden. Is there anything...
How to tame your overgrown yews
I have some very overgrown yews growing along my house and would like to cut them back dramatically. Can this be done? — Jennifer Sampson, Woodstock Overgrown and heavily sheared...
Follow proper techniques for winter pruning
There are some low branches from some shade trees hanging over my driveway that I would like to prune off to avoid scratching my car. Is this an OK time...
How to stay warm while working in your winter garden
I see garden staff working outside in the winter and would like some suggestions on how to stay warm while working in my garden when the weather is cold. —...
Integrated pest management approach doesn’t rely on pesticides
My friend was encouraging me to use integrated pest management in my garden. Should I consider changing my gardening practices? — Jennifer Hendrickson, Morton Grove Integrated pest management describes an...
Winter is the right time to prune, rejuvenate overgrown shrubs
I have some large, overgrown shrubs that have overtaken my garden. They seem to be nice shrubs, and I would like to try to save them. Can I prune them...