Trees & Shrubs

Top flowering shrubs for spring flowers in the Chicagoland area.

Notes from Melinda Myers' seminar on "Plant Partners for Hydrangeas".

Melinda Myers offers advice for the care of this spring-blooming favorite.

Melinda Myers offers advice for the care of Annabelle & Panicle Hydrangeas.

Melinda Myers offers a list of hardy shrubs known as Viburnums.

Everyone should plant this viburnum for its springtime fragrance.

Now is a great time to create a perennial garden, fill voids in planting beds and  add some seasonal interest to your landscape. The worst of summer’s heat is over, the soil is warm and air is cool; perfect for planting trees shrubs and perennials.

Brighten the shade, add structure and summer blooms to a mixed border or create a privacy screen with the help of one of the many hydrangea varieties.  These easy care plants have brightened landscapes for decades and the many recent introductions make them even more versatile.

Is anything really deer-proof? Well… the truth is…when deer are hungry, especially in spring and fall, they will eat just about anything.

Whether it's color, easy care or year-round interest that your garden needs--hydrangeas are the answer.