Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. A private pilot walked ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

Mussaenda has small flowers, often in white or yellow, surrounded by numerous showy and often draping bracts which appear to ...

Moon gardens are designed to be enjoyed at twilight with fragrant white-blooming plants, silvery foliage, and relaxing accessories. Learn why June is the perfect time to start a moon garden.

When selecting plants for an outdoor space, it’s easy to let your eyes do the picking. While pots of bold, colorful flowers ...

You get a lot of bang for the buck with these showy plants. A small investment can pay big rewards in curb appeal. Having a ...

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In the last few weeks, a peculiar plant has begun to draw attention as it reaches full bloom across central Illinois.

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into the ground.

If you want beautiful bloom but don't have much time, fear not! There are several varieties of fast growing flowers out there ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...