Plano residents can drop off live Christmas trees for recycling from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 at Old Shepard Place Park, Russell ...

About 300 central Illinois families are admiring brightly decorated Christmas trees in their homes this season that were ...

Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected species, permits, and proper pruning techniques can limit what’s allowed. Talk to your neighbor first, stay on your side ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Wondering how to dispose of your Christmas tree? Here’s a regional guide to tree recycling and pickup options across Central ...

As farmers compare yields and earnings, cashew nuts are increasingly seen as a profitable, low-risk crop capable of restoring forest cover while delivering sustainable livelihoods.

A backyard should be a sanctuary—a place you want to escape to, not from. If your outdoor space feels cluttered or chaotic, ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

Christmas trees are grown as a farm crop. It takes several growing seasons before a Christmas tree is ready to harvest.

Most holly plants produce small white flowers in spring and summer, and berries in the fall and winter. Foliage can vary from ...

An eight-foot Christmas tree takes 7 to 10 years to grow from seed. At Arrowhead Acres in Uxbridge, those trees spend the first two years of their lives as seedlings gathered in small pots. And caring ...