Senator Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection after 40 years as a senator, citing that it is time to pass ...

From geraniums to white calamint, see the top summer flowers with pictures. These perennials and annuals are easy to care for ...

If only the transition period from winter to spring could be a smoother experience for everyone in Central Illinois.

Once daytime highs start staying in the 80s, and certainly as they hit the 90s and nighttime lows stay in the 70s, the plants ...

April is National Gardening Month, and with the days getting longer and the weather warming up, many people are turning their ...

No, you don’t need to splurge on exotic plants or hire a fancy plant stylist. These plants are easy on the wallet, easy to ...

As our gardens begin to come to life once again for the warmer months ahead, having plants and flowers that bloom beautifully is a crucial part ...

To remove dead leaves that have not yet fallen on their own, use a sharp pair of scissors you have dipped in rubbing alcohol.

As we step into the warmer months, our focus shifts to the great outdoors, where comfort and creativity for outdoor living ...

Just be sure not to make these 7 mistakes when growing your own tomatoes. Felco F-2 bypass pruning shears: $73 at Amazon The Felco F-2 bypass pruner is one of the most popular of its type among garden ...

Columnist Shannon Brennan writes that birds need our help during spring migration and offers tips from Cornell Lab on how we can keep them safe.

SHOPPERS are running to Home Bargains to snap up a “beautiful” garden decoration that screams romantic vibes. So if you’re looking to give your outdoor space a colourful spruce ...