Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

KNIB’s recycling centers in Rockford, Machesney Park and South Beloit will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 30, and Thursday Jan. 1, ...

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There, they are ...

The City of Spokane will offer free curbside pickup for fresh Christmas trees from Monday, Jan. 5 to Friday, Jan. 16.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Wildlife is encouraging people discarding their Christmas trees to drop them off at a local state park or to use them in their backyard.

If you are pruning or trimming branches in your yard that are out of reach, here's a tip that might save you from having to ...

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There are options ...

If you’d like to avoid this, you have options that not only will avoid harming the environment but may also help improve your ...

Severe winds in Kentuckiana spared major damage, but homeowners face hidden risks. A tree expert urges proactive inspections ...

This week's gardening tips include advice for removing Chinese wysteria and deciding between growing bush beans or pole beans ...

The Christmas season has wrapped up, and many of your holiday evergreens may be headed out the door with it. Don Kazery of ...

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...