Spring is almost upon us and with that comes beautiful blossoming flowering plants and warmer weather. If you’d like to ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather. Because these perennial flowers, trees and shrubs are the first to unfurl ...

An Earth Day volunteer event at Orland Grasslands in Orland Park will showcase the area’s native landscape, human impact.

Cow parsnips, a native wildflower (not to be confused with the non-native and invasive hogweed), can stand as tall as 8 feet ...

These Iconic Plants Are Suited To Our Climate, Making Them Perfectly At Home Here.

The short-lived blossoms are soaking up sun before shade envelops them.

Get ready to dig in—The Gardens on Spring Creek’s beloved annual Plant Sale is back on May 17 & 18! This highly anticipated ...

Today we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ...

A carpet of ground cover plants will cover unsightly bare soil and help suppress weeds – here are some top options to choose ...

This is the perfect time of year to prune overgrown trees and shrubs and maintain others with minor pruning. Many are intimidated by pruning, but with a little guidance, it’s simple.

How to create an eco-friendly wildflower garden that supports pollinators, enhances soil carbon storage, conserves water, and ...