Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including deadheading irises, getting rid of lily ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

Native Plants of British Columbia’s Coastal Dry Belt by Hans Roemer and Mary Sanseverino (Harbour Publishing, paperback, 272 ...

The Asian transplants, brought to North America in the late 1800s, have become so widespread that many mistake them for ...

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...

The garden is still looking really good, despite the intense heat we have been experiencing recently. The lilies, while ...

Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are suggestive of Dorothy’s footwear in “The Wizard of Oz.” These bracts are ...

Many of the most popular garden varieties can pose serious health risks to pets, with some common ones being downright dangerous.

Bernadette VangoolSaskatchewanMy fight with the dreaded lily beetle began early this year, even before the actual Martagon ...

Every year, for almost 30 years, Val brought me buckets full of lilies at Christmas.

Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...