I’ve often explained why cutting closely mown paths through a slightly higher cut lawn benefits wildlife. Closely mown grass provides ...

If you're looking for colourful flower spikes between late spring and early autumn, it's worth learning how to grow snapdragons, or antirrhinums – and they're one of the best bedding plants you can ...

Not all orchids are large plants with big showy flowers. And it is the smaller varieties that are the domain of grower and ...

The Tazewell County Board approved a special use permit for Unsicker Solar to build a 12-megawatt solar farm on a 50-acre plot of land in Morton, which can provide electricity to about 150 homes ...

While this method is more challenging than buying mature plants, four experts have advice to set home gardeners up for ...

Dividing plants also prevents overcrowding, controls plant growth in your garden, and helps keep the plants healthy. The ...

The McLean County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate Scott Ford, a 5’7″ man with blue eyes and black hair, who drives a silver/gray Jeep with Illinois truck ...

The start of springtime typically comes with a temperate breeze, fresh flowers, and deep cleanings. "There are so many ...

Discover how to grow and care for zinnias with our comprehensive guide. Learn about planting techniques, ideal growing ...

Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

There are many options including shrubs like forsythia and lilacs, as well as bulbs, perennials, and grasses. Yet the most ...

At first it can seem an impossible task, but with a bit of planning and a few clever enhancements, you can transform your ...