More than $40,000 in grants for 26 Illinois schoolyard habitat action projects – including one in Whiteside County – have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...

This year's Great Plant Picks theme will have you dreaming about a lively year-round pollinator paradise filled with bees, ...

The benefits extend beyond the grounds. Volunteers endure grueling project to remove pests smothering river: 'This place is ...

Butterflies add a vibrant splash of color to any garden, but attracting rare species requires a bit more effort and planning. In this article, we’ll explore how gardeners can naturally create a haven ...

Orchids sold at florists and box stores are tropical epiphytes (usually Phalaenopsis). These plants don't grow in soil and often grow on trees in their native range. Because they don't grow in soil, ...

As little as 6 feet of space planted with the right flora will attract butterflies. As native plants to Oklahoma, an hour or less a week is needed to maintain these gardens. While plants from the ...

How does cold weather affect garden plants? January 24, 2025 As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and ...

The gardener then planted flowers and greenery native to their local areas like prairie dropseed, butterfly weed, Liatris, wild quinine, prairie onion, New England aster, and more. The homeowner ...

The term native ... These plants, when situated in the proper environment, support their ecosystems more diversely than exotic plantings. While many homeowners have incorporated flowering plants in ...

From 2003 to 2019, amateur butterfly enthusiast Harlan Radcliff spent his lunch breaks observing butterflies on the grounds ...