Glencoe Lifestyle
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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...
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Time for new trees and patio plantingsMay 28, 2023 7:00 am - Many trees are transplanted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare - the place where the trunk widens at ground lev...
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Start planting, but check for underground linesMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call JULIE at (800) 892-0123 o...
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Fertilize ground before plantingMay 06, 2023 7:00 am - Apply fertilizer to garden beds if needed. Most gardens in the Chicago region have soil with adequate levels of phosphorus, so choose a fertilizer with little or no phos...
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Get garden beds in tiptop shape before plantingApr 30, 2023 7:00 am - If you are running late getting your garden cleaned up, it is OK to continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials. The perennials have begun grow...
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It's easy to get carried away buying plantsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. Take the time to select p...