Consider plants for winter interest. As Midwestern winters bring more frequent episodes of heavy snow, ice, and winter rain, the garden can look pretty bedraggled by February. Visit your local…
Although our gardens may be down for a long winter’s nap, that doesn’t mean gardeners should enter complete dormancy. Considering new gardening possibilities and challenges offers mental engagement in winter.…
Take care of the birds. Bird watching from the comfort of your home brightens many a winter day. It's OK to place feeders close to the house, but avoid placing…
The National Climate Assessment reported in 2014 that storms have been dumping more and more rain, with some parts of the United States experiencing a 70% increase in the amount…
Here in the Midwest, we all remember the winter of 2018 as being a pretty tough one, with lots of snow and ice and polar vortex conditions that sent temperatures…
Craft your own winter container arrangement using evergreens, colorful dogwood (Cornus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) and willow (Salix spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9), ornamental grasses, and grapevine (Vitis spp.…
1. ‘Pusch’ Norway Spruce Name: Picea abies ‘Pusch’ Zones: 3–7 Size: 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun, tolerates partial shade; average to moist, well-drained soil Native…
The gift-giving season is a great time for gardeners. It’s a time to reflect on your favorite tools and on tips from the past year and how to share them…
As the weather turns colder in autumn, many Midwesterners are reflecting on the gardening season and already making planting plans for next year—whether to fill a conspicuous gap in the…
Keep new plantings well watered until the ground freezes. Evergreens, both newly planted and established, benefit from fall irrigation to reduce the likelihood of winter burn. Protect trees and shrubs…
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