It's important to stay cool in extreme heat to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, especially if you don't have AC.

Orchids have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids should thrive.

All those candy wrappers. All that plastic. If you love spooky season, contemplating the ecological impact of Halloween can ...

Nicole Gray discovers that you don't need a huge budget or a team of professionals to pull off a stunning transformation.

Fall is the time to plant your flowering bulbs for the spring. Here's how to keep the squirrels away and prevent deer from eating your tulips.

The invasion of stink bugs into my house has begun. If that was bad enough, the box elder bugs (Boisea trivittatus) have ...

The free event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the community room at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St.

Key Takeaways Begonias can be grown in beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or as houseplants.Move begonias inside when outside and inside temperatures are about the same to prevent leaf ...

Mums are a staple of fall decorations. When summer flowers start to fade and temperatures turn colder, mums thrive with brilliant shades of yellow, orange and purple. You can grow them in ...

As we head into a long weekend for some (and not many gardeners) celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day (AKA Columbus Day), I ...

October is a great time to plan a colorful spring garden. Plant these bulbs once soil temperatures cool so they'll develop ...

Christina Haack knows how to wisely update spaces. According to the HGTV star, certain types of flooring and too-immersive ...