Inserting a single 1p copper coin in your birdbath can greatly reduce algae proliferation. Copper is a natural algicide, ...

Cosmos, with their pink, white, and yellow blooms, can fill many spaces in a garden, and are extremely beneficial to ...

Enjoy an outdoor carillon music fest at UChicago, tour Bronzeville with a local muralist, shop produce and handmade goods at ...

Driven by the prospect of attracting a mate and breeding, birds perform an extraordinary range of displays in spring. Sarah ...

While brunch can be a fun Mother’s Day tradition, there are plenty of other activities going on around the Springs.

Sam Stevens, a garden design expert from Pergolux UK, encourages gardeners to prepare their outdoor spaces for the upcoming ...

Birdbaths are a great way to attract an array of birds to your garden - but they can be a pain to keep clean. Luckily, there ...

Hummingbirds’ minuscule nests are remarkable works of nature’s art. Here’s what to know if you’re lucky enough to spot one in ...

Can I grow peonies this far south and be successful? I just love them and was wondering if I could have them in my yard. — ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars ...

Local researchers have proved that this songbird migrates from Louisiana to South America, with maybe a stop or two along the route (that’s round-trip, with no seat upgrade or in-flight entertainment) ...