Week of 3/28 – 4/3

March 28 – If late-seasons snow is in the forecast, cover vulnerable plants with plastic, sheets or even blankets - even if it's just for one night. …

Week of 3/21 - 27

March 21 - Try "layering" a lower branch on one of your rhododendrons. You may end up with an additional plant - free and easy! While the …

Apple scab is one of the more serious diseases of ornamental crabapples. It is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis.

Apple scab mainly affects members of the rose family, including nearly all …

Week of 3/14 - 20

March 14 - Once the snow has melted, take a walk through the yard with a wheelbarrow or big trash bag. Wear sturdy gloves, carry clippers and …

It's time to roll up your sleeves and carve out some time on a gloomy afternoon. It's time to clean and organize your garden tools!

"It's like switching from your summer to your winter …

Almost as fast as you can say, "What's up Doc?" a hungry rabbit can munch a tender stem to the ground.

"In the blink of an eye, your prized plant or shrub can be …

Have you heard any tall tales about tall trees lately? Or even about short trees? Don’t be fooled by “they say you should . . . . ” Let The Morton Arboretum debunk …

The cooler weather and moist soils of late September and early October offer ideal conditions for fall planting. 

1. It's a good time to transplant trees and shrubs.

2. Late summer into early autumn …

With the tawny yellow, ginger and crimson hues of fall all around us, it’s hard to imagine we’ll be starving for color come winter’s end. Don’t miss the chance to plan …

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and was accidentally introduced into the United States in 1916. Since that time it has slowly spread from southern Maine to Georgia, and westward …