Growing up in Evanston, Libby Shafer hated the city’s grass lawns. They are overly manicured, which is “wasteful” and takes up too much space and energy, she said. Now, the third-year plant biology ...

The backyard plant trend causing arguments usually involves plants that grow quickly or spread roots and branches beyond ...

With this plant, you get both privacy and a lovely scent, making your yard a place you want to spend time in. Fast-Growing Forsythia Forsythia brings bright yellow flowers in early spring, adding ...