If an animal is suspected of encountering or ingesting a poisonous plant, seek medical attention immediately. For more ...

Tomatoes are a relatively easy crop to grow at home and gardeners don't need a huge amount of space to do it. In fact, they ...

University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and answer questions about each monthly ...

A gardening expert has warned that a "simple mistake" could be "silently killing" your beautiful garden flowers.

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From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of ...

When growing your own plants from seeds, start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before your average last frost date. This ...

Though temperatures are warming up, Kansans are not in the clear just yet when it comes to planting those fruits and ...

Choose a planting site for rhubarb which receives a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight, free from the shade of trees or buildings. Since rhubarb is a perennial, it should be planted to one side ...

In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest species die back in our ...

Recommended Varieties: Lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an easy-to-grow variety that’s native to most of the ...

Applying beneficial nematodes is a very simple, organic way to combat many common garden pests. These microscopic organisms ...