The U.S. is a wildly diverse landscape. Consider how different the northern landscapes of Michigan and Minnesota are from the deserts of Texas and New Mexico, or the dense forests of the Northeast or ...

Want privacy without putting up a fence? This beautiful flowering bush creates a lush, natural screen that turns your patio ...

There are so many benefits to gardening, including it being a relaxing and rewarding hobby, no matter what you choose to grow or where you’re growing it. But it takes some planning—and a lot of ...

The nonprofit group Wild Ones offers a free library of designs, with plants specific to your area — and you don’t have to be a member to use it. By Margaret Roach Turning your front yard into ...

Privacy fences can help keep prying eyes out of your backyard, but they can look drab and dull -- especially several years after installation. If you're tired of ...

Want to help create a greener future? Plant a tree. In case you need some convincing, here are some benefits of trees: Trees are a part of a healthy and sustainable landscape. With environmental ...

One of the most inspiring developments in landscape design today is the interest in supporting and growing native plants. While many traditional references in landscape design, like the gardens of ...

Landscaping with native plants is the topic of the Lake To Prairie Wild Ones meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Dave Neu, Wild Ones ...

Gardening, already one of the most popular hobbies in America, has experienced a huge growth spurt in the past five years. Spending on gardening tools, plants and professional landscaping remains on ...

If you want to avoid high energy bills from running your AC at full blast all summer long, there’s one often overlooked feature that can help: Your landscaping can help to keep your house cool in the ...

More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns. Credit...Video by Michelle Gustafson Supported by ...