For those who want to create a landscape full of native plants, finding the right groundcover can be a challenge. This vine ...

If you're looking for an alternative to grass for your yard, this hardy ground cover doubles as a stunning grass lawn ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Soil Being as low maintenance as they are, Drift roses will grow in most soil conditions you plant them in, but they do prefer moist, well-drained soil. It is recommended to test your soil drainage in ...

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Many emergency responders gathered at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington Saturday for an emergency drill to test disaster response. This is a drill that ...

As with any planting decision, match the plant to the site. Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your ...

For effective weed suppression, you'll want to plant this ground cover azalea en masse, spacing your plants around 1 to 2 feet apart as they can reach a width of around 12 to 24 inches. The best time ...

For effective weed suppression, you'll want to plant this ground cover azalea en masse, spacing your plants around 1 to 2 feet apart as they can reach a width of around 12 to 24 inches. The best ...

Thousands of people in Illinois were urged to take immediate cover on Wednesday as a tornado approached. Multiple urgent warnings were issued for parts of central Illinois and affected thousands ...

Lawn ConversionOn May 10, about 40 students and volunteers headed down to the UVM Horticultural Farm to plant an experimental food forest. Designed by UVM professor Fortino Acosta, the food forest ...

If you have a slope or two in your yard, no doubt you're worried about your precious topsoil washing or blowing away, ending up in storm water drains or clogging up natural waterways near your home.