"When this was first brought over in the early 1900s, the only thing we knew about it was that it smelled wonderful." Expert ...

Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard. As July ...

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‘No Mow May’ is a little helpful, but native plants are better, experts say Posted April 29, 2024 5 ... a horticulture educator with Illinois Extension’s Naperville office.

THIELE: Native plants also do more to prevent flooding than a lawn. They have longer roots which keep the soil in place and help it absorb more water. Those roots also trap more carbon dioxide, too.