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• 10 Garden Questions You're Afraid to Ask  

  Maybe there are no dumb questions, but some may seem so basic you hesitate to ask. Relax--you're not alone (and if ...

• Best Plants for a Slope  

  An Illinois master gardener shares her tips for taming a difficult landscape.

• 9 Ways to Create a Garden Path  

  Smart garden path materials effectively balance aesthetics and functionality.

• 8 Tips for a 'Green' Garden  

  Adopting earth-friendly gardening habits is easier than you may think. And--bonus!--the ideas on these slides save ...

• Top New Plant Picks for Midwest Gardens  

  Gardeners are putting a priority on plants that offer fresh looks with less maintenance. Here are our top choices ...

• The Two Basic Garden Styles

  Garden designs can be formal or informal. The more you know about your preferences, the more likely you'll create a...

• Big Color from Small Gardens

  Tips from a professional on how to make a small garden big using colors.

• Butterfly-friendly Plants

  Gorgeous, gossamer-winged creatures float through your yard, gliding from blossom to blossom. Here's how to help th...

• Outdoor Antiques

• Deck the Yard With Creative Winter Designs  

  Add seasonal finery to your yard with these natural materials.

• The Meditation Garden

  An Illinois woman's Japanese garden demonstrates how seemingly simple techniques and thoughtful design can help you...

• Holiday Floral Favorites

• Heart-shaped Plants

• Children's Garden

  Kids and gardening go together when you make it easy and fun!

• Ivy Tips & Techniques

  Let ivy inspire your home decorating this season. By training vines to cling to holiday-shaped wire forms such as w...

• Pocket gardens

• Recycled Seed Starters

• Winter Garden Color

• Rain Gardens

  Got water? Beautiful rain gardens solve a problem in your yard while fighting water pollution.

• Divide & Conquer  

  A garden feels more welcoming when you carve a large area into cozy rooms. A Wisconsin couple transformed their fiv...

• Great Garden Cover-Ups  

  Even the most beautiful yards have a few blemishes.

• Two Styles, Many Gardens  

  Regardless of outward appearances, gardens fall into two style camps: formal and informal. Here are prime examples ...

• Shade Garden Perfection: Ferns

  They may look delicate, but durable, easy-to-grow ferns are a boon to Midwest shade gardens.

• Fall Plant Combinations  

  Combining plants for that great bold look.

• Winter bird buffet  

  You're not the only one who enjoys a good holiday spread. Prepare a beautiful and bountiful buffet for your feather...

• Black Plants

• Divided Gardens

• Shade Garden Perfection: Ferns

  They may look delicate, but durable, easy-to-grow ferns are a boon to Midwest shade gardens.

• Heirloom Tomatoes

• Holiday Table Gardening Ideas

• Hostas

• Rock Gardens

• The Grass is Always Greener  

  If drought, disease, or insect damage has you seeing red instead of cool green, maybe it's time to patch things up ...

• Side Yard Garden, Step-by-Step  

  Create a flower bed that will please for years.

• Summer Garden Party

  The year's longest day has long been an occasion to celebrate. At this Iowa garden party, the fun doesn't end even ...