As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

Flowering bushes add elegance and sophistication to gardens and lawns. After all, who doesn't love a pop of color amid the ...

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Many of us would love a beautiful garden but lack the time and energy to devote to it. Unless you have spare funds to hire an ...

These are some of the best new perennial flowers and ornamental grasses hitting the market for your 2025 gardens.

The name Aucuba means blue tree and the species has attractive glossy bluish-green leaves and, as long as there is a male plant in the vicinity, produce showy red, non edible (poisonous) berries. The ...

By KEVIN ROHLING U of I Extension Why do we use prescribed fire in natural areas? The main reason is that overall ...

Marigolds thrive in full sun in spring, summer, and autumn. However, they are sensitive to winter’s cold and frost. Plant ...

Wishbone flowers are colorful annuals that bloom from spring until first frost. To ensure their success, here's all you need ...

Discover creative ways to integrate greenery into compact urban living spaces with vertical gardens, balconies, and shared ...