“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.” The benefits of trees and shrubs cannot be overstated. While spring is the best time to plant a tree, many can still be planted in the fall.

Now is the time to add to or develop that plan for a beautiful array of spring blooms. Spring flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall in order to have those glorious blooms appear on cue.

Although it doesn’t seem possible, summer is fast waning and we have already moved into August. There is still much that can be accomplished, including both planting and harvesting.

I recently watched a child discover an earwig and play with her new friend for several minutes. Unencumbered with any preconceived notions, she was enthralled as she watched it scoot back and forth and wasn’t the least bit worried about any danger.  She had the right attitude and could teach many adults to have a […]

Gardeners deal with a plethora of insects as they tend to their duties. This year, the tick has people legitimately concerned. Ticks are very active now, so precautions should be taken to protect yourself.

Having short plants, medium plants, and tall plants, give pollinators the opportunity to flit from one plant to another and get to all of the blooms without interference from the leaves and stems. Adding a climbing flower, like the Scarlet Runner Bean, gives that little extra that the pollinators will appreciate.

Succulents are popular and trendy lately. One dramatic, stunning and hardy to zone 4 plant for your outdoor landscape is the Adam’s Needle yucca.

Sweet corn ripe from the garden is one of the best summer treats, yet is one of the most difficult for home gardeners to pull off.

Try a lemon garden this season with these spectacular and easy to grow plants that will freshen the air with their tempting aroma.

We have been on a wild ride this year with the winter weather: snow, ice, polar vortex, high winds, and more snow. How has this effected the landscape plants and invasive insects? There is good and not so good news.

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is one of the most popular culinary herbs, often referred to as the “king of herbs.”

Phenology: the study of seasonal changes and timing. This centuries-old science is of great benefit to gardeners.

Houseplants are just the ticket for keeping the creative juices flowing after the outdoor growing season is over.

Does your garden chatter, rattle, slither, baa, roar, or moo? Then it must be a zoo garden. Although the plants do not make such noise, their names do imply a wealth of activity.

“Why do YOU like to garden?”.

If you are a person of a certain age, are related to Peter Rabbit, or are in the younger generation and follow a health conscience regimen, you have likely had a cup of chamomile tea to soothe you at one time or another.

Myths abound concerning snakes, contributing to the generalized fear of these amazing creatures. Wisconsin is home to 22 different snake species, but not all are common and not all are found in the southeast portion of the state.

Although best used fresh, dill can also be dried or frozen for winter use. This herb is definitely the “real dill.” Try it, you will like it.

Currants, gooseberries, and elderberries are native to Wisconsin and can often be harvested in the wild. However, they are easy to grow in an urban landscape and provide not only highly nutritious fruit, but also are a beautiful landscape plant.