Q: Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can spread ...

What could be more glorious in Chicago than that first burst of heat, chasing away winter blues with a shock of sunlight and sprouts shooting up out of nowhere? Spring took her time to get here, but ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

Today is Arbor Day, that milestone that reminds us that late April is an ideal time to add a new tree – or new trees – to the landscape. Trees offer a variety of benefits, including cooling shade in ...

Take the time to prepare soil for fresh sod, and have it delivered in the morning. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram There’s a pretty good chance that you’re going to be planting new turf in ...

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