While annual cropping systems such as maize/soy rotation perpetuate soil organic carbon (SOC) loss, perennial crops have been found to contribute to SOC increases. However, most perennial crop studies ...

Illinois, nicknamed the Prairie State by early settlers, once was dominated by a tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Prairies are characterized by deep, fertile soils that are the result of thousands of ...

There are plants called Rattlesnake, Red October, and Meadow Rue. And there’s Prairie Smoke, whose feathery seed heads appear like wisps of silver-pink smoke. Purple Prairie Clover, whose spiky ...

Attracting butterflies to a garden is one of the simplest joys of cultivating a healthy, thriving outdoor space. These pollinators don't just bring movement and color—they serve an essential ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last week, we explored John Blakeman’s crusade against the default 20th-century American landscape design of the three T’s of “turf, tar, and trees,” and how communities can rethink ...

In order to remember their homeland, many immigrants brought articles and possessions that they cherished and that harked back to their heritage. This often included plants such as lilacs, roses, ...

Not every perennial is meant for a container—and even seasoned gardeners can be surprised by which ones struggle! While container planting has its perks (like easy portability), it can also restrict ...

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from Vancouver Island to Charlottetown with gritty, hazy dust. Weather maps for Environment and Climate Change Canada ...

An exterior view of Grand Prairie High School. A fire that damaged the building Thursday morning was accidental and happened during construction on the school, the Grand Prairie Fire Department said.

Many times I hear people ask what perennial is a hardy, maintenance-free plant that takes little care. Well, I hear that about many things in the landscape, but to be perfectly honest, there are few ...