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Prune flowering shrubs after they bloom

Prune flowering shrubs after they bloom
The best time to prune spring-flowering shrubs and trees is within a few weeks after they bloom.

Five things to do in the garden while social distancing

Five things to do in the garden while social distancing
Sheltering in place? As long as your place includes a yard large enough to keep a safe distance away from people, you can still get outdoors and garden.

Techniques for cutting back ornamental grasses

Tips for cutting back ornamental grasses
Most gardeners choose to let ornamental grasses such as switchgrass and bluestem stand through the winter for the sake of movement and interest during the drearier months.

Spruce up a plain wreath and make it dazzle

Add natural elements to your outdoor wreaths
You can have the most elegant outside décor in the neighborhood without spending a bundle if you dress up a plain evergreen wreath with natural materials from your garden.

Be alert to animal damage in the garden

Be alert to animal damage in the garden
Animals that need food to survive the winter can take a toll on shrubs and young trees, but you can take simple steps to minimize the damage.

Shrubs for shade

Shrubs for shade
If you have a shady spot to fill in the garden, consider shrubs. A number of shrubs are relatively shade-tolerant because in nature they grow beneath trees in open woodlands or in the partial shade of forest edges. There are a number of shrubs to choose from for shady spots in Midwestern gardens.

Succulents and ferns for every season

Design Trends: Succulents and Ferns
Look for the hottest trends in home decor, succulents and ferns, at The Arboretum Store.

Ground covers are better than grass under trees

Ground covers are better than grass under trees
Lawn grass is often disappointingly patchy or bare around trees.  In the shade beneath a tree’s branches there simply isn’t enough sun for grass to grow. 
 
Rather than struggling to grow turf in the shade, consider a better option: a ground cover. In the Arboretum’s Ground Cover Garden, you can see many examples of plants that will grow well under trees.
 

Leave the Clippings on the Lawn

Leave the Clippings on the Lawn
When you mow the lawn, make the most of it by leaving the grass clippings where they fall.

Help Reduce Stormwater Run-off and Beautify Your Space with a Rain Garden

Help Reduce Stormwater Run-off and Beautify Your Space with a Rain Garden
A rain garden is an attractively planted low place in your yard designed to temporarily collect and hold a large volume of water when it rains.

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