We continue our April focus on trees with some excellent flowering options and the right places to plant them.

Skunk cabbage is the first native wildflower to emerge in Chicago’s woodlands in spring. Other ephemerals will follow, ...

Getting wisteria to successfully bloom is my most asked question in relation to vines. Unfortunately, no one has ever given a ...

Get the jump on the growing season this year with these pretty early spring flowers that just can’t wait for warm weather.

I felt the urge to share….I was out in my car running errands last week on one of those gorgeous sunny days. Would rather have been home in my yard enjoying the sunshine there. I was sitting at the ...

People are ready to put down roots. So here’s a look at eight trees that are — for better or worse — popularly planted in ...

After a long day of photographing wildlife, columnist Bill Danielson spots a porcupine munching on flower buds high in a backyard maple tree.

From camellias to roses, you can boost your home's value by growing these beautiful front yard plants and blooms.

When those front doors swing open, your nose goes on a magical journey. The aroma of sizzling bacon, fresh coffee, and ...

Clarke Green, a longtime resident of Kennett Square Borough, has found Anson B. Nixon Park, a 106-acre park in Kennett ...

It was the end of an exciting day of nature photography and as I pulled into my driveway I figured that I was done for the ...

I have noticed an explosion of flowers this spring like nothing I have seen in many years, and I believe that one of the ...