One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

Because cucumbers are both satisfying on their own and versatile in many dishes, growing them indoors guarantees a fresh, ...

As you prep your home and garden for winter, don't forget to tend to your lawn. Here's how to handle fertilizer for your ...

With the first hard freeze just around the corner, Dr. Green Services is reminding Chicago-area homeowners to winterize their lawns now before freezing temperatures hit. Late fall is the final chance ...

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and potassium to address soil deficiencies.

Fallen leaves can be a gorgeous sight — or a major nuisance. Make the most of them by turning them into beneficial fertilizer ...

If you're not exactly excited about adding another outdoor chore to your to-do list, you're in luck. Most lawns can ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

However, not all plants are built to withstand the winter freeze, so it may be time to bring some potted plants indoors ...

No, you don’t need to rake your leaves. By leaving fall leaves in your yard, you’re not just being lazy, you’re actually ...

Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in mind, the owner of Red Chair Gardens and a consumer horticulture educator ...