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 …

Unfortunately, Japanese Beetles have no natural predators in the United States, and they are spreading rapidly westward. An abundance of favorable food plants and the ability to fly up to 5 miles …

March 20, 2010
Karla Lynch
Manager of Horticulture Education

I recently read that “Snow is the flower in the winter garden.”  Piled on posts, fences, lamps and finials, it truly does appear like a …

When winter weather warms a little and some or all of the snow disappears, many of us are susceptible to outbreaks of cabin fever. You can relieve the fever by giving your …

You can be cozy warm in your home, and yet still appreciate the outdoors this time of year by watching the birds. In an urban winter garden, a cardinal may perch …

Farmers have harvested their fall yield of potatoes, peppers, squash, and pumpkins. Now it’s time for you to harvest “black gold” from your winter lawn. According to Arboretum Plant Information Specialist …

To "honor" the scariest day of the year, it might be fun to consider some ideas for a witch-themed garden.

Trees and witches have a long association. According to tradition, a witch’s broom …