For decades now, local naturalist Jim Gilbert has been providing his observations of the great outdoors. Here are a few area ...

Order trees from Winnebago County’s annual sale by Feb. 25. Choose evergreens, shade trees, shrubs, and specialty packs.

Here is video 2 of 8 of plants I recommend growing in your garden. Bloomerang Lilac is one of the best performing lilacs a ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter recovery easier for your landscape.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley doesn’t tend to experience a harsh winter. It’s still important to be ready to protect your plants when the temperatures drop. “If you have tender ...

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel [email protected] Dec 20, 2025 Dec 20, 2025 Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers ...

We spend a lot of time puzzling over our shade tree selections. Too often we settle on a green giant that ends up towering over our entire landscape, casting shade wherever it grows. In many cases ...

Tree farmers and the marketing group that supports them want more Americans to buy live-cut trees. A new Home Depot ad gave them holiday hope. By Kevin Draper Milk had “Got Milk?” Beef had “Beef: It’s ...

(In Thursday's story, makes clear in paragraph 3 that Zhao Xiaobao is general manager of Dongfang Yilin, a subsidiary of Geely Technology Group, not Hainan representative for Geely Tech; in paragraph ...

Christmas celebrations can be scaled down with plant alternatives. These mini trees offer festive cheer without the usual hassle. Options like Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Norfolk Pine, Boulevard Cypress, ...

Paying for gifts, decorations and gingerbread houses can become quite expensive, so the U.S. Department of the Interior is hoping to ease some financial burden by making Christmas trees more ...