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

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

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

Shaler Area High School students will be going back to the woods in the coming new school year. Five years ago, Shaler Area ...

Amelanchiers are purplish-black berries with many names: serviceberry, June berry, saskatoon berry, shadbush, are just a few.

From stone facades to panoramic windows, Illinois lake homes offer inspiring curb appeal ideas that celebrate lakeside living ...

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

Do you think you could tell the difference between a native species and a nonnative or invasive species? One plant you might ...

Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, is an unusual, and I think, underused native plant. Native to North America and thriving ... They are perfect for cooler, northern yards, such as those gardening ...

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

Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard. As July ...

Beyond its scent, lavender is known for its purple flowers. If your plant isn't blooming, there could be a few reasons why — ...