Do you think you could tell the difference between a native species and a nonnative or invasive species? One plant you might ...

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Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

One such massive, noxious weed may be growing in your yard, waiting to burn you if you try to remove it too quickly. Heracleum mantegazzianum, better known as giant hogweed, has been present in the ...

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Hogweed is often found in moist areas, like along streams and rivers, where there is also shade. The massive plant is capable of causing soil erosion in these areas, which can give way for the seeds ...

Only a small group of people have regular access to the enchanting rooftop sanctuary atop the Center on Halsted in Lakeview.

Beyond its scent, lavender is known for its purple flowers. If your plant isn't blooming, there could be a few reasons why — and here's how to fix them.

In the shadow of Chicago’s skyscrapers and beyond the cornfields that stretch across much of Illinois lies a treasure so ...

Purple flowering trees are among the most breathtaking sights in nature, turning gardens, parks, and entire landscapes into ...

A central Illinois man has been awarded the Purple Heart and other military honors for his role in combat during the Iraq War.

Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two ...