Along with her husband, Dan, Nicholas established the City of Gardens program in Rockford, which is responsible for hanging ...

In nature soil never stays bare for very long, and that should tell you something. Mulching heavily takes its cue from the ...

Selecting the right plants is key to successful urban gardening in Africa. Choose species that are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. Vegetables like spinach, kale, and tomatoes are ...

Senior staff from the housebuilder Lovell volunteered to help a charity renovate and refurbish the back garden of a property ...

Doug and Pam Erickson are crediting a “Christmas miracle” with saving their 40-year-old mom-and-pop Christmas tree farm in Roscoe.

Designed for a charity auction, this dollhouse makeover by shop owner and textile designer Courtney Barton is a ...

They thrive in cooler temperatures and make great fillers in garden beds and containers or displayed in their own planter. Cool Wave, WonderFall and other trailing pansies are perfect for hanging ...

A popular trend in kitchen organization, open shelving is a way to create storage that can be both functional and ...

Discover varieties of Fuchsia that will transform your garden into a hummingbird haven. Learn which to grow in your area to ...

Yvondia Day, 39, was sentenced on Friday for shooting a Rockford woman in the chest. Zashawntray Pickett, 28, has been taken ...

Q: I have nine pots of what I’m pretty sure is purple heart (wandering dude) on my apartment balcony. They came from a bed in my sister’s front yard. What’s the best approach for their cold weather ...

You know fall has arrived when you start seeing potted Chrysanthemums in garden centers. Chrysanthemums, better known as mums ...