Over 300 million years ago, Illinois teemed with life in tropical swamps and seas, now preserved at the famous Mazon Creek fossil site. Researchers from the University of Missouri and geologist Gordon ...

One becomes five and all of a sudden, you have hundreds of aphids on your plant - and a lot of sticky sap. Aphids reproduce rapidly and about five young females are born every day without ...

Gravel used as mulch has become kind of trendy lately, and it's understandable why -- It looks clean and provides striking ...

Unlike their relative, the spring crocus, autumn crocus emerges with small purple blooms with yellow centers in fall. Plant autumn crocus bulbs in August for flowers the same year in fall; however, ...

Discover 10 of the most invasive and troublesome weeds that can wreak havoc in your garden. Learn how to identify and manage these persistent plant pests.

Agricultural workers are toiling in the state's worst heat wave this year, amid questions about the state's commitment to ...