Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

One of the oldest parks in Rock Island is making a return to its old design after years of changes. Friends of Longview Park ...

With plant sales booming and education about insects becoming more commonplace, awareness of both native plants and pollinators has grown significantly over the past decade. But amid all the ...

Researchers estimate 1 out of every 3 plants in Illinois woodlands, wetlands and grasslands are non-native.

Updates to one of the oldest parks in Rock Island are intended to restore it to its original design. The lagoon area of ...

Homewood’s Green Thumb Saturday event held at Homewood’s Village Hall on Chestnut Road focused on native tree planting.

Anglers in Illinois can now earn up to $1,000 a month by helping to combat invasive black carp while enjoying their favorite ...

As the summer heat approaches, now is a wonderful time to cultivate a shade garden. It will become a tranquil escape from the sun’s intensity.

Only a small group of people have regular access to the enchanting rooftop sanctuary atop the Center on Halsted in Lakeview.

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage ...

Known by the common names of ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora is an Illinois native perennial. The native distribution of the species is vast, found throughout the entire United ...

Alternatively, try virgin's bower, or Clematis virginiana, which produces masses of white blooms during spring, as can be ...