Glencoe Lifestyle
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Many shrubs have grown and need a trimJul 16, 2023 7:00 am - Prune shrubs that put on a lot of growth this year. Growth will be mostly hardened off in early July, so there should be minimal new growth when pruned at this time. Kee...
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Check for damage created by midsummer bugsJul 09, 2023 7:00 am - The next few weeks are a good time to monitor your magnolias for magnolia scale - an insect about the size of a pencil eraser. Typically found on the underside of magnol...
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Festivals July 4-6: Get your fill of suburban parades, fests, concerts and fireworksJul 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Tuesday, July 4 Barrington Fourth of July Festival: Tuesday, July 4, in downtown Barrington. Family Fitness Run at 7 a.m., parade from Barrington High School at...
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Continue to tend to and enjoy your landscapesJul 01, 2023 11:00 pm - Installation of plant material can continue through the summer. Try to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material. Containerized plan...
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Where to watch a Fourth of July parade in the suburbsJun 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Fourth of July parades are a patriotic tradition in the suburbs. Here's where you can see one. Tuesday, July 4 Elgin's Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in ...
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Add a ring of mulch around tree trunksJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks. If the tree is small, ...
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Calling all organ lovers: North Shore communities to host recitals as part of regional conventionJun 21, 2023 1:00 am - A four-day organ festival is coming to several North Shore communities this Sunday through Wednesday. Activities include recitals in Glenview, Northbrook, Glencoe, Evan...
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Espaliered plants have been trained wellJun 18, 2023 7:00 am - Espaliered plants can soften large, blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent to meet design requirements when the plants are youn...
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Make your patio, flower beds pop!Jun 11, 2023 6:00 am - When planting a container, mix different heights of plants for a layered effect. Try something different from the typical tall plant in the center with a ring of shorter...
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Prune back lilacs after a spring bloomJun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Prune back any unshapely growth on your shrubs (stems that have grown much longer than others) to improve their appearance and encourage the development of a fuller plan...