We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Some gardeners know winter can be busy with winter vegetables and clearing old growth. But in fact, there are a lot of ...

In this series on the principles of landscape design, we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws, while accounting ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season, and year. You may be surprised that it gets more sunlight than you thought. Some plants, like spring ephemerals and even ...

A guide to the skills, education, and work behind the places that shape daily life—and the people who design them.

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

It’s a simple setup. Eight colorful Adirondack chairs are arranged in a circle around a stacked stone hearth, surrounded, during the growing season, by easy-growing, low-maintenance button bush, ...

The 2026 Tree Sale is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about which trees, shrubs or plants ...

Did you know that despite Illinois' reputation as a prairie state, its landscape was once nearly a third forest? This fact opens up a wonderful world of native plants perfectly suited for shade ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...