Gardening
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It’s time to tackle summer gardening tasks: Pruning, weeding and deadheadingJun 26, 2025 6:53 am - Pruning is one of my favorite gardening tasks, and the summer pruning season is about to start in earnest.
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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyard
Jun 26, 2025 6:50 am - Scented plants perfume the air, attract pollinators and can help you relax. Here are some easy-to-care-for options to help you enjoy those lazy, sunny days.
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jun 26, 2025 6:43 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.
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Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job
Jun 26, 2025 6:40 am - Add fragrance to your garden by adding flowers such as lilacs, magnolias, roses, jasmine and hyacinths.
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Home & garden calendar, June 22-28Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am - “Gardening for Life,” garden walks and more.
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Get to the root of a dry lawnJun 21, 2025 7:22 am - Trial and error may be necessary to figure out why a lawn is brown and what's needed to revive it.
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June is a good time to focus on weeding and mulchingJun 19, 2025 6:28 am - Weeds are thriving in the garden, requiring diligent weeding to prevent annual weeds from setting seed and increasing next year's workload. Also, proper mulching and pruning techniques can improve tree and plant health while enhancing aesthetic appeal.
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Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners
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Home & garden calendar, June 15-21Jun 10, 2025 10:24 pm - Monarch butterflies, garden walks and more.
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Some tricks for creating beauty in your gardenJun 10, 2025 9:45 pm - The gardener is in control when it comes to creating beauty in their space. Try espaliered plants to soften walls in a tight space. And for containers, take advantage of differing plant heights.