MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension Educator of Horticulture, shares valuable tips and insights on the basics of landscape design as a part of home improvement week.

Learn about landscape design and specialized gardening styles from professional consultant Laura Eisener. Get ideas for rock gardens, water gardens, and more.

Get professional results whether designing your first landscape or remodeling an existing landscape. Learn the proven step by step process for creating a design you will enjoy. The class covers ...

Are you ready to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful array of low-water plants? Have you had your fill of the “crazy quilt” approach to planting? Do you wonder why some gardens seem perfect in ...

Clark County Cooperative Extension master gardener Denise McConnell will present two free gardening classes in June. The first, “Landscape Design with the End in Mind: Part I,” will be offered on June ...

In winter, gardens more resemble a blank canvas than they do at any other time of year. Not yet in full glory are the warm colors of the yard -- the reds, oranges and yellows which seem to bring the ...

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A friend recently showed me an area that she wanted to landscape, and asked about a designer. I was able to recommend another friend (an accomplished designer) but the project motivated me to review ...

Q: I desperately want to make changes to my landscape. There are areas that need redesigning, some plants should be replaced, and a couple of areas need more thought! I'm a "hands-on" gardener who ...