Winter container gardens bring so much joy, adding an instant lift that can quickly transform an outdoor space. They give you a much-needed shot of color and interest that becomes a focal point when ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tis the season for the Chicagoland area to try to keep our holiday greens looking their best. Per Jennifer Brennan, with Chalet stop by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to share tips and tricks ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

“I just moved to a home with very limited garden space, but with a large patio. I would like to try gardening in containers this summer. Can you provide advice on getting started?” There are many ...

Boxwoods are among the best shrubs for landscaping, but what can you plant to break up their dense, often uniform shape?

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Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. October Daphne is a super-hardy ...

Callicarpa, or the beauty berry, is another gorgeous shrub to consider when looking for plants for autumn colour. As its name ...

Question: Hi, Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two questions. First, the back of our house in Williamson County faces north. We have plant beds (about one foot wide and the length of the house) up against ...

Not everyone is born with a green thumb and picking up a garden shovel for the first time might feel like a scary prospect. But even those who kill everything they try to grow will be glad to know ...

Garden soil may seem like the right choice for an outdoor container garden, but as it turns out, there are better options. Here’s what to know. Why is garden soil a bad choice for outdoor plants in ...