Bamboo plants are relatively easy to grow. A diverse group of woody perennial evergreen grass, bamboos—of which there are more than 1,500 cultivars—are incredibly fast-growing, and can easily be ...
Welcome to the Super Bowl of gardening! When spring hits, the garden is ready and so are we. There’s so much to be done and we have so much pent-up energy that it’s easy to find the motivation to ...
No matter how many years I set out to transplant seedlings or full plants to my garden, I always become paralyzed when trying to figure out the appropriate amount of space to dig for each one.
November is a wonderful time to transplant many perennials, especially summer and fall bloomers. Cooler air and still-warm soil encourage root growth. There are several reasons for November being the ...
Your new plant isn’t growing? So that tree, shrub, or evergreen that you planted this spring just sat there all season and hasn’t grown much at all? Don’t fret. That’s fairly normal and might be just ...
Set yourself up for a summer full of blooms next year. There are few sights more iconic than a garden full of colorful hydrangea blooms. These perennials make their reappearance in late spring and, ...
As an avid gardener, I'm always thrilled to share tips and tricks that make plant propagation easier and more rewarding. One of my favorite herbs to propagate is rosemary, not only because of its ...
CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to transplant Hyacinths, how to eliminate plant pests and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out ...
Fall is settling in quickly as we roll into mid-October. As of this writing, there is no indication of frost and that means there is still time to transplant perennials, move shrubs and plant fall ...
When your plants are wilted, discolored, or droopy after potting them up or placing in a garden bed, you're likely dealing with transplant shock. This common plant problem can affect houseplants, ...
The next six weeks encompass one of the two best yard-planting time frames of the year in Pennsylvania’s climate – and maybe the best by some measures. This time of year and the six weeks from April ...