Thrips are tiny (around 1/20 inch long) slender insects that cause mostly cosmetic damage to leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Managing a gravel path can be a constant battle against nature in the form of weeds. While stones provide a clean look, they also act as a collection point for dust and organic matter where unwanted ...

Ever wonder how a few plants can transform your garden into a colorful paradise? Adding flowering shrubs to your landscape ...

Rosemary is a herbaceous shrub many people grow for cooking. But it actually has many more uses in the garden, especially when grown with the right companions.

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Garden Club of ​Lake Zurich: ...

Ground cover planting acts as a natural weed suppressant, and none will look better than hostas. As weeds are a perennial chore for gardeners, and we all spend much of our time removing them from ...

"Marigolds are excellent for growing in small spaces, with French marigolds being the best variety as they are more compact. A single French marigold can thrive in a six-inch pot if space is very ...

If you want to keep your flower beds free from weeds, there are a few safe and natural weed control options you can choose from. Planting a ground cover to act as a living mulch is a prime example.

An evening that started with promise as IU basketball's first general manager was introduced, the Hoosiers proved their past ...

Getting older means you’ve finally earned the right to wear slacks daily, speak your mind without any filters, and do what you want with time.

Early spring means more weeds. Learn how pre-emergence herbicides can help control annual weeds before they take over your lawn.

Even the most mundane items can work wonders in your garden. This is especially true of dryer lint—the unassuming, fluffy deposit of tiny fibers left behind in a clothes dryer. Before you toss it ...