These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Illinois, nicknamed the Prairie State by early settlers, was once dominated by a tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Prairies are characterized by deep, fertile soils that are the result of thousands of ...

Moving established ornamental grass does require sharp tools and strong muscles. I recommend transplanting tall grass in sections no bigger than a square foot, so that they are not too heavy to handle ...

As fall temperatures settle in across Kansas, some homeowners may be tempted to let their lawns grow taller, believing longer grass can help protect turf during the cold winter months. But Kansas ...

Continue mowing while grass is growing, cutting only one-third of its height each time. For cool-season grass, mow until growth stops, ending at 3–4 inches tall. Raise mower height for warm-season ...

Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...