Tim Johnson

6 days ago | chicagotribune.com | Tim Johnson

I have a very aggressive plant that is spreading in my shaded garden, and the clump seems to be continually expanding. My friend, who is an avid gardener, thought itmight be goutweed. How big of a problem might this plant be in the future and what should I do about it? — Gail Rosenberg, SkokieGoutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) is a vigorous, invasive perennial that spreads quickly by underground stems called rhizomes and can take over a garden and crowd out native plants in natural areas.

2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Tim Johnson

I am getting mixed recommendations on the use of pesticides in my garden when I ask gardening friends and local garden center staff. Can you provide some direction on how to use them properly. — Devon Jefferson, EvanstonDiscussing the use of pesticides in the garden can generate strong reactions in some gardeners. Used properly, pesticides can be helpful, but if overused or used improperly, they can be harmful to the environment.

2 weeks ago | starherald.com | Tim Johnson

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2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Tim Johnson

My garden has mostly shady areas with a small sunny bed. After visiting a garden center over the weekend, I am finding it very difficult to decide which plants to buy. Can you please suggest specific plants to help me narrow down the choices? — Michael Anderson, NorthbrookGarden centers are chock-full of plants now, which makes it easy to buy plants impulsively that might not be suitable for your garden.

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Tim Johnson

|June 05, 2025Updated:June 05, 2025Living next door to a giant, pretty much anybody would feel small. Few cities tower quite like Tokyo. That can make it easy to overlook the fact that Yokohama, right next door to Tokyo, is Japan’s second-largest metropolis. The primary port for Japan’s famous capital—you can ride to the Imperial Palace just by hopping on the metro—Yokohama is a truly beautiful place, too. A vertical city, reflected in and rising high above the Pacific waters of Tokyo Bay.