WGN Plant Daddy Tim Joyce answers viewer questions regarding reusing plant soil. Tim also has advice on what to plant incase ...

Spring is officially here and for over 55% of the country, that means it’s time to roll up those sleeves and get into the ...

The best time to plant strawberries for most U.S. growing zones is mid-spring, once temperatures consistently stay above 50 ...

Just because your garden’s shady doesn’t mean it can’t be colorful. These shade-loving annuals bring bold blooms and serious ...

As local gardeners slowly make their way outside again, a local expert reminds gardeners of the importance of safety and ...

The garden isn’t only about flowers and pollinators — it's about fostering a sense of place. Kate and Ben’s work has turned ...

Our homes have been buttoned down for the winter. As we wait for consistent warmer temperatures, we are still experiencing ...

Fruit. It’s about time you considered growing dragon fruit, also known as pitaya. Although dragon fruit is native to the ...

Wondering which old-school gardening tricks really work? Here are a dozen gardening hacks and pieces of passed-down advice that still hold true.

Probably rats. They like to eat snails and tend to hang out in a favorite spot to enjoy them. I’ve also found piles of snail ...

Organic matter on top of the soil blocks the light from reaching weed seeds that are in and on the soil. Weed seeds need light to germinate. Organic matter is a coarse layer that traps water so that ...

When it comes to getting hyacinths to bloom again, the trick is to grow them in very well-drained soil. A raised bed or ...