7 unbe-leaf-able ways to make use of fallen foliage in your gardenAutumn leaves are too valuable to waste said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum. October 22, 2022
While loss is obvious, pine tree needle shed is normal for this time of year, experts sayEvergreen trees and shrubs often alarm homeowners by losing needles in autumn. There’s usually no need for concern. October 16, 2022
Slime flux disease is no cause for concernSlime flux is a very common bacterial disease that can occur in many kinds of tree, but is most common on elm in Illinois. October 15, 2022
For overwintering coleus plants, now is the time to cutMid to late September is generally a good time to take the cuttings, so it will be best to make coleus cuttings soon. October 09, 2022
Dormant bulbs will bloom this spring if planted nowDry, dormant bulbs for plants such as daffodils, crocuses, tulips and alliums, tucked into the cooling soil of autumn, will spend the cold, gray winter preparing to stir hearts in spring. October 08, 2022
What makes fall leaves change color? More factors than you’d think.“Every autumn day is a new experience," says Morton Arboretum fall color scout Ed Hedborn. October 02, 2022
Here’s how to transition your tropical plants indoors once temperatures drop Gradually acclimating tropical plants to indoor conditions can make for a smoother transition. October 01, 2022
How to regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsillInterested in reducing food waste and saving money on produce? You might consider regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps. September 27, 2022
Seek the correct planting depth to prevent root flareGardeners are often told to plant new perennials at the same depth as in the pots they came in, but that’s not good advice for trees and shrubs. September 25, 2022
Yellowjackets thrive in the final days of summer. Here’s how to get rid of them. This is the time to year to watch more carefully for yellow jacket nests in the garden, writes gardening columnist Tim Johnson. September 24, 2022
It’s a good time to seed your lawn this fall, and here’s how to do it rightAutumn is a good time to seed a lawn to allow it to get established before winter. Here are tips for how to prepare your yard, soil and seeds. September 10, 2022
Invasive spotted lanternfly can wreak havoc on wineries, beer hops and your desire to go outside. And Illinois bug experts are on the hunt.Illinois insect experts want residents to take photos of suspected spotted lanternfly, an invasive species spreading from the East Coast. September 08, 2022
Brown needles on pine trees could be sign of diplodia tip blightBrown needles on older pine trees could be a sign of the diplodia tip blight fungal infection, especially in the Chicago area. September 04, 2022
Orange daylily considered invasive in Chicago-area gardens. Here’s how to get rid of it.The common daylily is considered invasive and is difficult to eradicate. Here are tips for getting rid of it in your garden. September 03, 2022
A change in the amount of sunlight can damage plants Plants respond dramatically when extra sun becomes too much for them. August 28, 2022
Smoke tree shrub puts pizzazz in your late summer garden In the green sameness of late summer, the colorful foliage of various smoke trees really stands out. August 21, 2022
Yellow nutsedge is hard to control if you don’t catch it earlyYellow nutsedge is a common weed that is easier to control before it has started producing tubers. August 20, 2022
Bring the prairie home to your garden with these native plantsThese plants will support native pollinating insects and other wildlife. August 20, 2022
How to get rid of mosquitoes in your garden and yardLife comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. August 16, 2022
When weeds attack: How to restore lawn grass after weeds take controlIf weeds take over your lawn after a tiling, herbicide and extra grass seed can help restore the lawn's appearance. August 14, 2022