Grow

How to save a tree and choosing a replacement tree are the two listener questions Illinois State University’s Patrick Murphy and GLT's Mike McCurdy try to answer in this edition of our gardening show Grow.

In some settings, trees are ubiquitous. In fact, it's hard to see the trees for the forest. But some trees earn more respect than others.

There are a lot of reasons for wasted food, the least of which is children pushing away before forking some broccoli.

If you see a tree with yellowing leaves and it’s missing branches in the center, it could be an oak in trouble.

It’s not unusual for gardeners to move or transplant a shrub, tree, or plant from one location to another. But seeing that plant thrive after it’s moved is another matter.

The word “homemade” usually denotes wholesome or delicious, like homemade pie. But when it comes to homemade herbicide, pesticides, or other remedies, just as much caution is needed as with the commercially produced chemicals.

A great-looking lawn is nice to have. But it takes a lot of time, money, and effort to maintain.

There are myriad pests ready to attack your vegetable garden and landscaping. And some attack in a group.

How does your garden grow? Thanks to technology you can keep tabs on your yard day and night—from anywhere in the world—on your phone. On this week’s GLT’s Grow , Mike McCurdy talks to Patrick Murphy about outdoor weather stations and garden cameras.

Outdoor furniture isn’t what it used to be. The trend is no longer towards an outdoor dinette set but more of a living room type of space, and it can get elaborate.