NoMowMay is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.

This time of year fills me with such joy and anticipation. Seeing old friends emerge from the ground is almost as rewarding ...

You may think it best to keep all houseplants by a sunny window, but that's not always the case. These plants are actually ...

To properly trim a bird of paradise, you must identify yellowing leaves and trim each one down to the base of the plant.

* Where to use: A partly shaded spot (out of direct afternoon sun) with moist soil is ideal. Two good locations for ...

Most of our native trees have a home range that extends well beyond Illinois, and Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), as its ...

Many of these plants are so rare that some botanists never see them despite spending time in the field. Many natives make ...

“From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of ...

Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) is a warm-weather crop whose seeds should be planted now. As a member of the Hibiscus genus, you ...

There are more than 80 cultivars of hydrangeas that range from 2 feet tall and wide to nearly 30 feet tall. Learn more about ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in ...

The following low-maintenance plants do best in full sun and make great options for areas of your garden that get an excess ...