By JESSICA DAMIANO If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not ...

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 Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 ...

The Lombard Garden Club welcomes Mike Nowak for a presentation on “Fixing Climate Change in Our Backyards and Front Yards” at the March 27 meeting. Over almost three decades, Nowak has delivered more ...

A sea of bright yellow flowers is spreading across fields and farmland throughout Solano County and Northern California this week, marking the brief peak of the region’s annual mustards bloom.

Why buy materials when your yard might already have them? This idea turns what's underfoot into a totally free walkway that ...

Last week, we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that lush green pathway this week. I mentioned controlling moss and weeds, applying lime as a pH ...

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.

If you’re a gardener and you’ve found composting difficult or frustrating, you’re not alone. LAist science reporter Jacob ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Using compost in your yard is a fantastic way to enhance soil health and support plant growth. Compost made from decomposed organic materials like yard waste and kitchen scraps enriches the soil with ...

Erie County just announced a new environmentally friendly offering, and it tackles a problem that most people don’t realize is filling up local landfills.

Pick the best location for your compost bin with these considerations in mind. No one wants to lug heavy piles of yard waste to an out-of-the-way compost bin—especially in the dead of winter. However, ...