Some lawn maintenance is recommended now that the leaves have fallen.Experts explained why this is the best time of year to ...

Armed with hand shovels, buckets, and patience, a dozen dedicated volunteers gathered beneath the Garry oak canopy at Cattle ...

The diversity of plant species is astonishing. Even plants in familiar genera can surprise us. Take the Quercus genus, which ...

If there is one certainty for all humans, it’s that we are drawn to natural elements.

It’s like magic! In the Midwest, sharing firewood is common. If someone cuts down a tree, they often offer the extra firewood to friends. However, there are important considerations when sharing ...

are dying from oak wilt. Red oaks are most susceptible. Red oaks have leaves with pointed tips and include black oak, ...

A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

The DNR said oak wilt is first identified when the trees’ green leaves turn yellow or brown around the edges and begin to ...

Answer: There are no plants that are totally maintenance-free ... insect and disease problems that kill or disfigure their ...

With extended droughts, wildfires, and extreme heat, choosing landscape plants in California can be a challenge. When you use native California plants, you can be sure they’ll survive your local ...

CR’s engineers test leaf blowers of all kinds each year, and they routinely find that for many yards, a handheld leaf blower is all you need. Usually weighing around 10 pounds, these handheld ...

Or am I just prolonging the controversy? Or should I just … leaf it alone? Anthony Gargiulo Jr. is an Oak Park resident and homeowner … and leafholder.