Groundcovers to Know and Use
Everything you ever wanted to know about groundcovers including a directory of 35 different groundcovers.

Gardening with Perennials
Gardening with Perennials will tell you how to plant and care for a garden that will bloom year after year.

Illinois Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities.

Backyard Fruits
Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.

Composting for the Homeowner
This site gives an excellent indepth discussion of the science of composting, why it is important to compost, how to build a compost pile, and materials needed for composting.

Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.

Container Gardening
Learn the basics of creating a great looking container garden.

Gardening with Annuals
Find out how annual flowers can brighten your garden.

Our Rose Garden
Find out how to grow and care for roses in Our Rose Garden.

Focus on Plant Problems
Is disease affecting your plants and trees? Learn more at this website.

Houseplants
Find out what houseplant is best for your growing conditions.

Herb Gardening
Guide to growing and using common herbs.

Beyond Impatiens and Petunias
Find out about plants that offer color and interest to some of the most extreme gardening situations.

Garden Calendar
A helpful monthly guide to know what to do in your garden.

Lawn Talk
Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!

Taste of Gardening
Here's a great resource for learning the basics of gardening.

Illinois Tree Selection
Buying a tree is a major investment. Here's help in choosing the best tree for your location.

Strawberries & More
Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.

Lawn FAQs
Here's answers to our most frequently asked questions.

Tribune Garden Tips
Keep up-to-date with these monthly gardening tips.

Poinsettia Pages
How do you keep a poinsettia healthy? Find out in this website.

My First Garden
Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden.

Soil Testing
Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.

Water Gardening
Learn about aquatic plant selection and cultivation as well as container water gardening.

Watch Your Garden Grow
Your guide to choosing, growing, preparing and storing common vegetables.

Christmas Trees & More
Learn all about Christmas trees, as well as a listing of Christmas tree farms in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.