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To safely operate gas-powered lawn equipment, start with No-Spill gas cans

Avoid filling gas in a hot piece of equipment and never add fuel to any machine that is still running.

Getting hydrangeas to bloom is a risky business

“‘Why didn’t my hydrangea bloom?’ is one of the questions we get most often at this time of year,” said Sharon Yiesla of the Morton Arboretum.

Tips for treating destructive Japanese beetles

How can you battle the beetles? Here are some tips from the Plant Clinic.

How to handle dead tree removal in your yard

You can wait a while to remove a dead tree if it doesn't jeopardize your safety.

A dry spring means it’s time to water

It’s not just whether you water your garden that makes a difference to plants. It’s also how you water.

What’s the best way to irrigate new plants?

Though it has been a dry spring, overwatering can stress or kill plants.

Best bet for drought conditions: Water plants, soak trees and let grass go dormant, experts say

Even with the rain that could come this weekend, property owners are going to need to water their plants and trees this summer to avoid damage from the moderate drought conditions the area's experiencing.

Prep your lawn for summer with these mowing tips

Maintaining a taller lawn height will help it withstand stress caused by hot and dry weather in summer.

You can cultivate gorgeous peonies this June

Here are some tips from the Morton Arboretum on how to maintain beautiful peonies.

How to know if you can revive thinning, off-color plants

Discolored or “burned” foliage will start to appear on the plants in spring as the weather begins warming up.

Water helps dried tree leaves recover from dry spring, cold weather

Rainfall has been short in much of the Chicago area, but you can help your trees recover from the dry spring.

Freezing spring nights can endanger tender plants

Some kinds of plants are vulnerable to the colder temperatures that can occur in late May.

Fido and your garden can be friendly with some precaution

Gardening with dogs is generally not a big deal other than being a little more challenging at times.

What can gardeners do to combat invasive plants? Know your enemy.

The choices you make in your garden are critical in the fight against invasive plants.

Invasive goutweed competes for attention in your garden, but you can fight back

Consistent removal from month to month over a period of years is critical to get control of goutweed.

What do Trader Joe’s flowers really need to stay alive? (Hint: Not the latest TikTok hack)

The short answer is that for most flowers, you really just need fresh water in a clean vase. But there are still some things to consider around buying, displaying and tending to your new bouquets to help the blooms last. Here’s what you should know.

Mulching mowers work well for the low-maintenance lawn

A garden expert weighs in on the kinds of lawnmowers that fit each type of lawn the best.

Plant your tree the right way with these tips

Some tips from the Plant Clinic include root trimming, removing burlap and adequate watering for the health of your trees.

Column: Keep sight of big picture when weather slows progress on yard and garden projects

After a long, wet winter recent weeks have provided a few warmer, drier days to work outdoors and resume progress on transforming a jungle-like junkyard into a peaceful backyard garden.

Need a garden to-do list? Here are 8 things you can do to keep plants healthy.

Think ahead about your garden's to-do list this spring.

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