Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants. All plants need a little TLC when getting established. Even those listed as shade ...

Marigolds (Tagetes) are known for their vibrant colors and long blooming season, adding interest to your garden up until the ...

Community members can see if the grass really is greener on the other side of the fence Saturday and Sunday when Lockport in Bloom opens 25 private properties and five community gardens to free tours.

Look at it this way: You will end up saving money by getting advice from the knowledgeable staff at Echter’s, so your plants ...

Grumpy helps a reader grow tomatoes. Plus, the plant of the week. "What is the secret to growing tomatoes in Northeast ...

Coleus are often used in the background for foliage, but I think they deserve attention for their bold foliage and ...

Coleus are often used in the background for foliage, but I think they deserve attention for their bold foliage and ...

Why these drought-tolerant groundcovers are a good match for summer heat Rock purslane Calandrinia grandiflora. (Photo by Joshua Siskin) ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are suggestive of Dorothy’s ...

Brian Minter: Day lilies give explosive colour, are drought tolerant and simple to grow Day lilies tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions, need well-draining soil, a little organic matter and ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Chicago man's plan to honor astronomy-loving father ends in mishap Griffin Lau and his brother celebrated their late father, Curtis Lau, a fan of space travel, in a special tribute by sending his ...