Here's what you need to know about this key gardening component. A flourishing garden is a sight to behold, but its initial stages were likely far from picturesque. As you get your own outdoor ...

Making the most of your yard's fruit trees is all about planting the right companion flowers. These are the best flowers to ...

This week's column covers spring planting preparation and a question about how often you really need to clean your garden ...

If you're trying to avoid using chemicals in your garden, but are in need of a fungicide, there are natural ingredients you ...

Many years ago, before attending graduate school and undergoing a deep dive into the world of plants, I had been known to select the wrong tree for the wrong place on more than one occasion. The ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator shares the ...

For a healthier landscape and a greener community, taking care of the trees you have is as important as planting new ones.

Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

Scalping your grass might look neat and tidy, but it's one of the worst things you can do for lawn health. Cutting too low ...

While Illinois is known as being the No. 1 state for soybean, pumpkin and horseradish production, few people know that ...

This spring, many of the larger-leaved rhododendrons have at least some leaf damage, with several plants looking like they ...