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In my previous column, "Spring watchfulness is key for trees and gardens," I touched on a big subject. In the intervening two ...
The Art of Bonsai: 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays and 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright will guide you through ...
Spring is when Japan House at the University of Illinois truly comes alive. In late March, the annual Sakura Watch begins, ...
The straight species are often used for large areas, where they can form dense thickets. Smaller varieties are great for rain ...
Spring on the Olympic Peninsula is a season of anticipation for gardeners eager to grow warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. But don’t let a few beautiful sunny days fool ...
This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden.
Prune spring-flowering plants, such as forsythia, azalea, camellias, oakleaf hydrangea, and spirea immediately after they ...
The leopard plant is a vibrant yellow perennial that grows in moist shade gardens. The stunning blooms attract hummingbirds, ...
More than 10,000 plants were made available to an estimated 1,000 visitors to Saturday’s annual Spring Plant Sale and Farm ...
Growing tips for tree dogwoods: The stunning bracts and structure of these dogwoods make a perfect accent in the garden. Use them as a specimen or plant in small groups near a sidewalk or patio for ...
Make a list of plants you have had success with and those that failed in the shady location. Use these to help you select or ...
May is a transition month from spring to early summer across Wisconsin, with yard and garden activity getting back into full ...