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Protect your spring garden: Tips for bulbs, perennials and roses

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 06, 2026 5:57 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson shares tips on preparing your spring garden and propagating coleus cuttings.
Broker denies agents avoid ‘deal killers’

By Barry Stone
Apr 06, 2026 5:42 pm - As a real estate broker, I’m troubled about some of your articles’ suggestions that Realtors label good inspectors as "deal killers." This charge seems unfair and in poor taste.
Free Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center April 18-19

Submitted by Omni Media Inc.
Apr 06, 2026 11:42 am - The Schaumburg Home Show returns one weekend only to the Schaumburg Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, with free admission and free parking.
Condo board can sue developer over roof defects

By Matthew Moodhe
Apr 01, 2026 11:24 pm - No matter who owns the roofs in a condominium association, the board has the authority to take legal action on behalf of the owners regarding defects.
Why you should plant perennial veggies — even this medieval one

By Kate Morgan
Mar 31, 2026 10:15 pm - The all-annual garden is a modern invention. Historically, gardens across cultures were loaded with perennials — plants that come back year after year. Why not try a few of these.
7 tasks for your April home-maintenance checklist

By Jeanne Huber
Mar 31, 2026 10:01 pm - It’s spring at last — the perfect time to get outdoors, and get busy! Taking some time to complete these maintenance tasks now can help make the coming warmer months more enjoyable.
Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 31, 2026 9:18 pm - Soil organisms keep harmful organisms in check, break down organic matter into natural fertilizer, distribute oxygen and aerate the soil to optimize water drainage. Keeping it healthy is paramount to your garden’s success.
Asbestos ceiling was not disclosed

By Barry Stone
Mar 31, 2026 8:40 pm - Q: The house we’re buying was built in 1974. Our home inspector did a thorough job, but he missed one thing. He never mentioned possible asbestos in the textured ceilings. Shouldn’t he have said something about this?
Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It’s being used outside fire zones too

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 31, 2026 8:15 pm - Using gravel and other aggregate 4 inches deep in beds and borders also helps prevent weeds from taking root, improves drainage and reduces runoff.
Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.

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