Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring ...

Medicines in water are slipping through wastewater treatment plants and steadily flowing into rivers and streams.

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These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

Invasive plants can be beautiful, but they can also be nearly impossible to control and wreck local ecosystems. These are the ...

Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

Smothering with a mulch such as woodchips over several layers of cardboard is possible, especially in shrub or soft fruit ...

With an exotic look and a fast growth rate, bamboo plants can be tempting to add in your landscape. But, some types spread aggressively and soon become difficult to manage. “Running bamboo promises ...

New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they’ll ...

Garden experts have advised green enthusiasts to stop disposing fallen leaves in their gardens and do one key task instead ...

More than 2,500 new trees are coming to Romeoville as the village in Chicago's southwest suburbs seeks to replace dying trees and invasive species under a plan focused on conservation and ...

Prep the location where you want your garden to be by leveling raised spots with a shovel, pulling out large weeds, and ...