Second, when I replaced the plants, I chose a wide variety of native species. Later, I found out that having a variety of ...

Cultivating berry-producing shrubs and trees represents an almost foolproof method to help garden birds in preparing for the ...

If you want to stop pest infestations in the garden early, it's necessary to be equipped with the knowledge to identify their ...

As the temperatures drop, ladybugs seek warmth indoors. Learn how to get rid of ladybugs in a safe way that keeps your home ...

Some ants can be beneficial in the yard, like pyramid ants, but there's a particular type of ant you should be wary of, ...

As temperatures drop, pests seek to escape the cold. Ensure you can identify common pests and how they may enter your home to prevent them from residing there.

As the garden winds down for autumn, it’s time to care for all the birds in the area that are preparing for winter ...

Bees are in a late-season frenzy to fill their home pantries with nectar and pollen, they shake and move to make their quotas ...

After successfully organizing to register Lake Bluff as a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, a Lake Bluff nature group is joining broader efforts to push for state ...

Crunch, crunch, crunch—that’s the sound of fall under your feet. For many of us, leaf piles scream childhood joy, backyard chores, or maybe even a quick Instagram photo op. But beneath those layers of ...

As I mentioned in last week’s column, I have a squirrel who has made itself at home in my garden, so maybe I benefited from ...

A green tree frog helps protect a pesticide-free garden by eating insects, while sweet banana peppers, developed in the U.S., ...