Whether you want to start from scratch or improve an existing site, designing a landscape can be one of the most rewarding and enlightening projects you’ll ever do. And dreaming of spring can really ...

Good gardens don't just happen; they're the results of careful planning and observation. I suggest you get to know your property over the course of at least all four seasons before you commit to any ...

Successful landscaping is more than just an innate desire to always be in touch with nature. Designing the landscape of public spaces, gardens, or even indoors is an ever-growing concern due to how ...

If you are overwhelmed with how to start designing a new garden or improve your existing one, landscape designer Ann Nickerson will be on hand in a one-time class that gives the basic principles of ...

I want to create a basic landscape design for my yard. Does Extension offer classes that can help me plan, with a focus on native plants? We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master ...

Many traditional home landscapes feature vast areas of under-utilized space, such as large turf grass lawns. Sustainable sites feature spaces for human enjoyment, considering opportunities to design ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension Educator of Horticulture, shares valuable tips and insights on the basics of landscape design as a part of home improvement week.