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Don’t toss your pumpkin after Halloween. Do this instead.

By Nicolás Rivero
Oct 30, 2024 3:23 am - When you throw Halloween pumpkins out, they wind up in the landfill, where they rot and release methane, an extra-powerful planet-warming gas. There are better ways to dispose of your jack-o-lanterns this year.
Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters and the cold

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Oct 30, 2024 1:32 am - Bird netting or chicken wire laid on top of a freshly planted bulb bed, followed by 4 inches of straw, may protect it from hungry critters. This is good practice for protecting any bulbs you plant, especially those deemed enticing to wildlife, like tulips and crocuses.
Check for drought stress on trees and plants

By Tim Johnson
Oct 23, 2024 1:46 am - This week, check your plantings for signs of drought stress, and if you haven’t planted your crocus bulbs yet, here’s some sage advice.
Home & garden calendar, Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Oct 23, 2024 12:58 am - A home show, plants for butterflies and what to do with those pumpkins.
For brilliant foliage, look no further than native trees

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Oct 23, 2024 12:20 am - If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.
Pests with a purpose: How to combat Asian lady beetles

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 21, 2024 6:47 pm - Asian lady beetles got you down? A Morton Arboretum plant expert has a few tips to stop these useful pests from swarming your home.
Fall’s a perfect time to plant a tree. Some tips on doing it right

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Oct 15, 2024 9:14 pm - If you’ve been pining for more shade, or a habitat for birds and other wildlife, there isn’t a better time to plant a tree. Since a tree is a long-term investment, it’s important to get it right, and that will require a bit of research.
Home & garden calendar, Oct. 21-26

Oct 15, 2024 8:51 pm - Garden club meetings, a garden task force, a home show and more.
The ABCs of adding color in your landscape with bulbs

By Tim Johnson
Oct 14, 2024 9:43 pm - Now is the time to increase color in next spring’s garden by purchasing spring-flowering bulbs. Here’s a guide to what bulbs to buy, how to shop for them, how to plant them and what to do after they bloom.
Protect tender plants from coming freezing temps

By Tim Johnson
Oct 08, 2024 10:12 pm - Though there’s no freeze in the immediate forecast, you’ll want to be prepared to cover tender plants and bring your tropical plants inside to protect them this winter.

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