Will cicadas eat your vegetable garden or harm trees? We VERIFY what you need to know about protecting your yard as trillions ...

Choosing native plants for the garden protects the planet, helps wildlife, and lessens outdoor chores without sacrificing curb appeal.

I am struggling to find something to plant in the beds along the front of the house. We planted some shrubs last year when we ...

Spring officially arrived in April, along with National Native Plant Month, Earth Day and the Town of Hillsborough’s first ever “Climate Challenge”! We hope you’ve been inspired to take steps right no ...

As two broods of cicadas begin to emerge in Illinois, you may soon be wondering: how do I keep cicadas out of my house? While mostly harmless, cicadas can become a nuisance ...

But I stop, realizing there are many things to do. Cut grass, weed whack, rake beds, trim shrubs, edge sidewalks, pull weeds, ...

“Lots of little mean-sized plants make everything look miniature and a bit old-fashioned,” says Tophill. Much better are generous shrubs such as a smoke bush, Amelanchier or hazel tree to make the ...

The flowers that bloom in late winter and spring are smaller and more delicate in appearance than those of their exotic cousins.

There is a process on how to do these yard tasks, though, so we've asked a handful of yard experts to wade in and share their ...

In the veggie garden it’s time to plant beans, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, lettuce, melons, peppers, squash and tomatoes.

That's right: much like getting your hair trimmed to ensure it grows longer and thicker than ever, pruning is an essential ...