A Greener View

A Greener View

A Greener View

Jeff Rugg uses his degrees in science, zoology, horticulture and landscape architecture and experience as an Illinois certified nurseryman and registered landscape architect to instruct readers on all their gardening needs in his weekly column. Bob Kast provides an eye-popping and informative infographic each week.

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Growing Pumpkins Sep 02, 2026

Q: My pumpkins have turned orange, and it is still two months until Halloween. What do I do now? A: ... Read More

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Spindle Galls and Moving Lilies Aug 26, 2026

Q: I bring most of my houseplants outdoors for the summer. We have had a lot of wind and rain this s... Read More

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Can You Save a Blown-Over Tree? Aug 19, 2026

Have you been in the path of any storms lately? It seems like there have been a lot of storms in the... Read More

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Can You Move a Tree? Aug 12, 2026

Q: We planted a nice redbud tree three years ago, and it has grown too high for where it is. We want... Read More