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To fight Japanese beetles, don’t overwater grass

By Beth Botts, For the Chicago Tribune
Jul 07, 2026 3:52 pm - Now is the time to look out for one of our most conspicuous garden pests: the Japanese beetle.
On Gardening: Giant Lone Star is a heavenly hosta

By Norman Winter
Jul 07, 2026 3:51 pm - As a card-carrying member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Shadowland Giant Lone Star hosta.
Home & garden calendar July 7-18

Daily Herald report
Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
Who says a vegetable garden needs full sun? Some plants do well in shadier spots

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight.
Practical garden solutions: Cut flower care, weed removal and ant prevention

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul 07, 2026 10:40 am - There is something rewarding about using cut flowers from your own garden for decoration.
How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 30, 2026 4:03 pm - The White House Rose Garden has seen many changes over the years. Here's a look at how the Rose Garden and its plantings have evolved.
Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11

Daily Herald report
Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
Plants that can deter insects and wildlife

Metro Creative Connection
Jun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.
How to control blackspot on roses and grubs in lawns

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun 25, 2026 6:00 pm - I do not see many hybrid tea or floribunda roses in home gardens. These types of roses need some extra care to perform well.
Tips to incorporate nature into an outdoor living space

Metro Creative Connection
Jun 24, 2026 9:33 am - Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor li...

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