Temperatures are dropping, and the nights are getting longer in Central Illinois. While this may seem like bad news for your ...

One more reason to plant perennials is the wide range of available choices. You can find species that will thrive in wet or ...

You don't need to be green-fingered to keep these houseplants alive - they're among the easiest to look after and hardest to ...

When considering small backyard ideas there are plenty of plants to choose from; whether trees and bushes, shrubs, climbers, ...

Serviceberry's white flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers. They're an important food source for bees, butterflies ...

Introduce colors, materials, and textures inspired by nature, whether it’s earth tones, plants, or even an organic-shaped bathroom vanity to give your space a more calming, serene feel. A small ...

Hellebores are often called the Christmas rose and are a winter favourite thanks to their ability to bloom in the cold months ...

It’s super easy, reaps a range of rewards, and is soaring in popularity. Is this the composting technique where everyone wins ...

Gardening in poor soil can be a challenge, but it doesn't mean you can't have a beautiful and thriving garden. Many ...

Winters were brutal throughout most of New England inf Colonial America. It snowed a lot, often into spring, and there were ...

Ken Johnson is a horticulture educator with UI Extension, serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan and Scott counties. This ...

For those who want to attract birds to the yard year-round, there are many considerations to make, one of which is making ...