Smaller gardens and yards need smaller trees. These evergreen trees, both conifers and broadleaf, won't grow too tall. Learn more about medium-sized evergreen trees.

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

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Winter is beautiful in its own pale ways, but when lush, leafy trees suddenly stand bare and stark against gray skies, an ...

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The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sale has begun. The district offers bare-root shade trees, evergreens and shrub seedlings each year to promote energy ...

Known as the all-America fruit because they are the most familiar of only three fruit crops which originated here, blueberries are truly a plant for all seasons. They provide finely ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The sprawling limbs of that grand old oak are ...

What is a native plant? Native plants are indigenous to a particular region and provide an essential foundation to support wildlife habitats for native insects and birds. Well-adapted to the local ...

Looking for the best winter cover crops for vegetable gardens? This comprehensive list of good cover crops for winter will build nutrient-rich soil your veggies will appreciate in spring. Cover crops ...