Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

If you live in an area that is also home to bears, the last thing you want to do is unintentionally draw them to your yard ...

Key Points Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results.Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth.If missed, let foliage die back ...

It’s been very dry across the area lately, creating drought conditions in some spots. With fall being the best time ...

As the warm summer breeze fades and is replaced by the increasingly cooler fall temperatures, you may be thinking about what ...

What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t ...

“What did well? The asparagus: I froze a decent amount. Strawberries did well, and the raspberries are still producing! Yellow beans are still producing more than we can eat, so enough to share with ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Dear Master Gardener: We have Tiger Eyes Sumac, which has beautiful fall color, but sometimes pops up in other places, even ...

Before we blink, it’ll be winter, so get outside this weekend to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Take advantage of special events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, including night hikes, ...

Despite the crisp autumn air and shortening days, October presents a prime opportunity for gardeners. While tidying up demands attention, the soil remains warm enough for planting. This month, you can ...

Those of us with Rose of Sharon planted on our properties for late August colour have had to weed out hundreds of Rose of ...