Good plants, bad plants

Some of the most standard plants have surprising problems. But in the garden, choosing without full information can lead to regrets.

So how do you find the best plants? One way is by attending local education events such as The Morton Arboretum’s Midwest Gardening Symposium, to be held March 5-7.

We asked some of the speakers for plants they recommend -- or don’t -- along with details on their seminars.

--Beth Botts, Special to the Tribune