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Protecting your Boxwoods from the Winter Cold

Boxwoods suffer from extreme Chicagoland winter temperatures. To help prevent and minimize winter burn on your boxwoods and...

One of a Kind Holiday Decorating! Decorating for the holidays is always a challenge. What makes it even more difficult is...

Chicago winters can be tough on roses. Some roses are quite hardy in our area, such as knock out types, drift types, and...

Where do you start? Raking leaves from trees and shrubs You can use your leaves for composting in an area to add more...

Can I plant trees and shrubs in the fall in Chicago? Yes! Fall is a great time to plant in the Chicagoland area. The cooler...

What is happening to my Magnolia? Magnolia Scale! Are you starting to notice white spots all over your Magnolia? Are you...

When should I plant my mums? The best time to plant your mums is August or early September. If you can get your mums in the...

TO WATER OR NOT TO WATER? You have just installed your new plants and proper watering is now most critical to their...

Why use mulch in Chicago? Mulch serves many purposes in your outdoor space. The primary purposes are to: reduce water...

Perfect Time to Start your Outdoor Space With the wet, cool May, many people in Chicago are wondering about whether or not...