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.

Are you ready to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful array of low-water plants? Have you had your fill of the “crazy quilt” approach to planting? Do you wonder why some gardens seem perfect in ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

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 ...

With the aid of intuitive, user-friendly landscape design software, exterior architects and designers can easily streamline the time-consuming practices that threaten to bog down projects. No matter ...

Q: I desperately want to make changes to my landscape. There are areas that need redesigning, some plants should be replaced, and a couple of areas need more thought! I'm a "hands-on" gardener who ...

Learn the basics of landscape design If you're thinking about giving your lawn a makeover, there a few things you need to remember. The experts at Pike Nurseries show off the basic principles of ...