Decorating with pumpkins is an easy way to bring autumn style to your garden. Although they’re most often used for jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins can stand alone with their amazing range of shapes and colors. They’re a symbol of nostalgia, bringing the harvest-time spirit...
Lawns are such a common sight that it’s easy to forget they’re made of plants. Like all the other plants in your garden, grass benefits from extra care as it prepares to rest over the winter. Here are some ways to wind down the mowing season while setting up your lawn...
Landscaping your front yard can be something you debate about for years. Because your front yard is on display for the neighborhood, there can be some strong feelings associated with this space. We’ll provide some fall design ideas to inspire your front yard...
We often look to the mighty trees for fall color, but our shrub understories hold just as much magic. Autumn is the time both for planting shrubs and admiring their radiant hues. If you’re wondering what to plant this year, check out these bushes that blaze with...
Can I plant trees and shrubs in the fall in Chicago? Yes! Fall is a great time to plant in the Chicagoland area. The cooler temperatures of September and October produce better planting conditions because there is less heat which can cause stress in plants installed...
