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Fall Clean Up

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...

Are you wondering why your boxwoods are looking brown and damaged after the winter even though they have done well for...

The first thing is that a day of snow is not likely to harm your plants. The soil is already workable and one day of...

From preparing your garden beds to seed starting, there’s no shortage of things to do in the garden—but don’t forget about...