Whether you’re tending to newly-divided perennials or caring for established plants, they all benefit from extra attention in the fall. Looking to keep your perennials healthy while also expanding your plant collection? Dividing perennials is the answer!...
Nature likes to operate in a cycle, with plant life returning essential nutrients back to the soil as they die and decay. As the leaves begin to turn this time of year, our Illinois skies are once again filled with gorgeous shades of scarlet and gold. However,...
By selecting the right plants for fall, you can create a garden that continues to thrive well beyond the summer months, bringing inspiration and abundance through the autumn and beyond. As summer gives way to fall, the changing seasons bring a wealth of...
Designing autumn planters is a great way to bring seasonal colors and textures right to your front porch. With the start of every new season comes the opportunity for new seasonal planter designs, and autumn is no exception. Starting in September, a new palette...
Surprise yourself with flowers next spring by burying these treasures now. The first flowers of spring, flowering bulbs always come as a welcome sight after the long months of winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are a few of the many bulbs that bloom each...
A balanced garden is a balanced mind. A balanced design is paramount in bringing a sense of equilibrium and peace that we long for in a garden. Symmetry is one method to bring balance into the garden, but it is not the only way. In fact, an asymmetrical design...
