Dressing for outdoor gardening is always challenging for Chicago-area gardeners. This past November and December were warmer than usual, so it was more comfortable to work outside. Winter is a great ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

Q: I am interested in refining my air layering skills. I have watched many online videos, and I have had very good success with citrus trees such as lemon, lime, and mandarin orange. However, I am ...

This Gardening News column is from the online archives of The Star of North Augusta, a collection of more than 25,000 articles published from October 2007 to February 2022. Spring is for new growth ...

Q: I am interested in refining my air layering skills. I have watched online videos, and I have had very good success with citrus trees. However, I am having great difficulty air layering Japanese ...

Pruning dormant plants in January sets the garden up well for the rest of the year, according to the expert. James ...