The issue is root depth; larger bulbs like hyacinths, tulips, Dutch iris and daffodils need about 8-10 inches of soil depth ...

Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Planting this perennial bulb in the spring will bring vibrant pink blooms to your garden that last until the fall before the ...

Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day. Too much shade may prevent them from blooming ...

False cypress is a beautiful evergreen that grows well in many landscapes. Make the most of this tree by planting it with one ...

DECEMBER: The last month of the year is upon us. Some parts of the state have had a hard freeze, while a good portion have ...

I planted two types of oakleaf hydrangeas this spring about 15 inches apart. One seems to be doing great, and the other is ...

That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a historical name mix-up, primarily rooted in the transatlantic slave trade ...

"The governor is right that Illinois agriculture is in crisis. But the solution will not come from chasing another biofuel ...

It’s always good to have a few late season surprises sprinkled throughout the garden. Both red spider lilies an ...

Give your favorite holiday plant fertilizer during spring and summer for yuletide blooms. Here's how often and when to fertilize a Christmas cactus.