Midwest Regional Reports
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Midwest Regional ReportsNoninvasive Alternatives to Privet Hedge
With origins as far back as the Bronze Age, hedges were used to corral livestock to protect crops, defend land from invaders, and, eventually, define the boundaries of property and…
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Midwest Regional ReportsBonsai 101: Lessons from the Chicago Botanic Garden
While I enjoy experiencing all types of plants at the botanic gardens I visit, I have always been entranced by stunning bonsai specimens and actively seek out bonsai collections whenever…
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Midwest Regional ReportsAre Robotic Lawn Mowers Effective?
Automation is everywhere, promising to make our lives easier and more productive. When it comes to mowing our lawns, the traditional time-saver has been finding someone else to do the…
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Midwest Regional ReportsLow-Light Indoor Plants with Unique Foliage
Who wouldn’t love a lush display of fabulous foliage filling their home during dreary winter months? I attempt to achieve this with select tropical plants I have nurtured for years.…
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Midwest Regional ReportsGrow a Halloween Garden with These Spooky Plants
As the garden season wraps up and kids are selecting their Halloween costumes with visions of tricks and treats, there are some neat, spooky plants that can be enjoyed in…
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Midwest Regional ReportsUncommon Combinations for Fall Container Gardens
Containers are the finishing touch in any garden and can be filled for every season. Summer is typically seen as the pinnacle of planting for containers, but that is just…
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Midwest Regional ReportsSetting Up a Three-Bin Compost System
The value of having compost available for use in the home garden is immeasurable, and the convenience of creating that compost on-site for instant availability adds to the reward. Of…
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Midwest Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Midwest
Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata Zones: 3–9 Size: 1 to 2½ feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a wide range of…
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Midwest Regional ReportsCommon Hydrangea Pests and Diseases: Identification, Prevention, and Treatment
As one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the modern landscape, it is no surprise that we are now seeing more evidence of various diseases and insect damage on…
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Midwest Regional ReportsFast-Growing Warm-Season Vegetables
While we might be waiting for tomatoes or peppers to ripen later in the summer, some tasty treasures will be prolific and supply the kitchen in short order. As cooler…
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