Some of the best flowers come from spring bulbs! Daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, and alliums are examples of the types of flowers that are produced from bulbs. Timing is important when it comes to planting. Choosing the wrong time could lead to bulb failure....
Spring is here! Now that the days are warming and the soil is too, it’s time to get your garden ready for flowers and vegetables. Preparing a garden for spring may be dirty work, but it can also be refreshing. Watching your landscape come to life with fresh...
Attracting birds over the long term involves slowly transforming your landscape into a thriving, bird-friendly habitat, complete with the plant varieties they rely on for food and shelter. Feeding the wild birds in your neighborhood is a great way to form a...
The gardening resolutions you make this year can help you, your garden, and your community grow. Like a canvas of untouched snow, the new year opens before us. The sunlight is starting to return, and our local Illinois plants are eagerly awaiting a season of...
The beauty of hibiscus flowers lies not only in their visual appeal but in the connection they foster with the environment and the gardener. In the enchanting realm of gardening, the hibiscus stands as a testament to nature’s artistry, captivating...
Explore, experiment, and revel in the joy of cultivating hibiscus varieties that speak to your gardening vision. In the suburbs of Chicago, where urban gardeners in Carpentersville and Bloomingdale seek to transform their landscapes into vibrant havens,...