While many pollinator gardens are focused on smaller flowering plants, fruit trees are also great for attracting birds, bees, ...

The first day of spring kicks off with a brand new project—digging over 600 meters of trenches on Donald the farmer’s land for a ground source heating system. I remove the Rototilt to dig more ...

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

Fresh Christmas trees don’t last forever, and the tree care experts at The Morton Arboretum recommend planning ahead for proper disposal once it’s time to take them down.

It is quick-growing and easily spread by wind, water, and birds. It is difficult to clear out easily – it grows back on its ...

They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, ...

Mulch is essential for retaining moisture and suppressing weeds, but over time, it can break down and become ineffective.

Keep mulch three to six inches away from tree trunks to prevent bark damage and allow air to circulate. Spread it evenly and ...

A bear cruising past your yard once is kind of thrilling. A bear repeatedly visiting to tear apart garbage cans or worse is ...

We just bought our first home and my bride wants this year's Christmas tree to be one we can plant in the yard, to be a ...

Creating outdoor privacy doesn't have to mean sacrificing space, and some compact evergreens offer a natural solution that ...

The main job at the moment is moving shrubs. When we arrived in our current location three years ago we overplanted some beds ...