Whether you want to start from scratch or improve an existing site, designing a landscape can be one of the most rewarding and enlightening projects you’ll ever do. And dreaming of spring can really ...

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As Spring brings the promise of warmer weather, many of us will be hoping to spend more time outdoors. If, however, your garden resembles a rough wasteland it may be time to consider landscaping.

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.

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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 ...