We seldom appreciate pollinators. They transfer pollen between plants that help them reproduce and produce fruit and seeds.

Sometimes it’s the small things that make the biggest difference in the life of a city. The big things made San Francisco famous: the Golden Gate, the cable cars, the city’s style. And the problems: ...

Four-season interest in a garden means growing ornamental grasses. But what about pruning them? Should you even bother?

Gardening expert Michael Griffiths is offering a helping hand with his straightforward guide aimed at achieving peak seed ...

Keen gardeners are being urged to overseed their lawn to guarantee healthy grass for the upcoming season - and a gardening ...

If you plan to sow grass seeds on top of your soil, you'll have to know the best grass types for your climate and area.

The region's fastest-growing school district is nestled among the endless rows of corn and soybeans in eastern St. Charles ...

Dense garden-bed designs that don't allow for such unplanted patches discourage entry by plant-trampling dogs who enjoy ...

Replacing a mass planting of boxwoods gives you the opportunity to diversify your landscape and try native or underused ...

1) Harvest at the correct stage. Grasses such as orchardgrass and fescue should be harvested at the boot to early head stage.

There's nothing like watching the world finally come back to life in the spring. Here's how to get your garden ready for the ...

As the city tries to conserve water to fight drought conditions, area nursery leaders are trying to explain how that’s a short-sighted approach.