At a time of year when we often decorate with holly, mistletoe, pine, fir and spruce, it’s easy to overlook some of our most common evergreens: yews. In many Chicago-area neighborhoods and suburbs, ...

Landscaping with evergreens is a clever way to ensure your yard is full of greenery at all times of the year. While evergreens may not be as exciting as colorful perennials that act like fireworks ...

Some homeowners may be trimming shrubs this time of year – taming those wild growths back to a manageable and more aesthetically pleasing level. If you have yew shrubs around the home, take great care ...

While there are many plants to choose from when landscaping your front yard, utilizing evergreens is an excellent way to guarantee year-round interest, structure and privacy even in small front yards.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - What to do about a big yew? Prune it. Yew shrubs have been favorite foundation plants around houses for a long time. Unfortunately, most aren't native to our area, but yews can ...

Q. My yew shrubs have done poorly this year. The foliage began turning yellow, and then brown. What’s wrong? A. After a bit of investigation, I discovered very wet soil around the yews. Further ...

Perhaps the title is a bit too rife with homophones. However, the subject of yew trimmings and livestock is a serious matter and one that could be a matter of life and death for animals. It is common ...

“I just moved to Highland Park from the city and was quite surprised when my neighbors told me about the occasional group of deer that comes through the neighborhood feeding on plants. I am especially ...

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