With a little effort you can expand the living space outside the walls of your residence by using the grounds around the house as well.

One of the joys of having a garden is the opportunity not only to enjoy the beauty of flowering plants, but of growing your own fruits and vegetables. Fruit trees are especially rewarding since they produce beautiful blossoms in the spring and and summer.

In these anxious times, finding ways to reduce our stress, blood pressure and sense of isolation is becoming more and more important.

A patio might be the deciding factor on whether someone buys a home. Here are some important things to consider for a patio to get the best results.

Just as stars in a crisp winter sky have a beauty people marvel at, highlighting your dormant plants can add a sense of glamour to your own backyard.

Those of us who love growing things seem to appreciate indoor plants even more in the cold months than we do in the spring. And yet, during cold Chicago winters, even  indoor plants can find it difficult to survive, let alone thrive.

Here are six examples of hearty specimens that can provide your yard with year-round beauty especially suited for our local climate.

This is the time of year when we start reviewing the achievements of the past year and our intentions for the new year. One of your goals may be to create an outdoor space that makes your home more enjoyable now and increases its value in the future.

If you love the holidays as much as I do, here are some ideas on how to demonstrate the holiday spirit outside as well as inside your home.

With the proper preparation, your garden can still flourish in colder temperatures and prepare for a renewal in the spring. Here are some tips to help you keep your garden alive and thriving even during the winter months.