Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather.

Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

Grow a grapefruit tree in a fertile and well-draining soil type. Trees will struggle in heavy soils, and Bethany Lakatos, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees, says: ‘Because they are sensitive to root ...

Cherry blossom alert: The cherry trees are blooming in Jackson Park on the South Side. The pink-and-white flowers are ...

Hummingbirds and butterflies love the sweet scent of the orange champaca tree. This compact specimen is perfect for tropical ...

It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

The Royal Horticultural Society’s chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares his top tips for getting your outdoor space in order ahead of the summer ...

Spring marks the return not only of garden plants, but of weeds, too. Learn about 13 common weeds with yellow flowers you ...

We recently returned from a trip to Virginia to visit family and spent time being “Leaf Peepers.” There’s something magical ...

Evergreen shrubs are a must-have in any garden for structure, beauty, and year-round colour. Here are some of our favourites.

Rose Elder held her husband’s hands tightly as their red limousine eased down Magnolia Lane. They had met years earlier on ...