Gardening
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The problem with leaf blowers, and what you can do instead
Apr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Leaf blowers may not be worth all the buzz. Between the wildlife they disturb, allergies they kick up and sound they spew, leaf blowers may not be your No. 1 pick for the job.
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How to keep the blooming party going in your gardenApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Take photos of your bulb displays throughout the season to track areas that need new bulbs in the fall.
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Don’t get mowed over by lawn and garden scammersApr 18, 2024 1:50 pm - Gardening and lawn care services are a multibillion dollar industry for homeowners in the United States. The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for those who try to capitalize on your lawn and garden needs.
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Check for winter burn on evergreensApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Spring means adding color to your garden — and don’t forget to check for winter damage to evergreens.
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'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the gardenApr 17, 2024 6:00 am - “Foodscaping” — combining fruits, vegetables and herbs with ornamental plants — creates visual interest in your garden beds and maximizes prime growing spots.
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Amid erratic weather, local garden centers keep springing forwardApr 11, 2024 6:10 pm - Snow in April. Unseasonably warm 70-degree days in March. Springtime weather in the Chicago area is inconsistent and uncertain, but local garden centers and nurseries tak...
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Continue garden cleanup, pruning before planting seasonApr 11, 2024 6:15 am - Gardens are blooming early this year, making it all the more important to get that pruning and debris cleanup done before planting season begins.
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The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle firstApr 11, 2024 6:00 am - After nighttime temperatures have remained above 50 degrees for an entire week, cut down last year’s spent perennials and ornamental grasses to make way for new growth.
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Fluctuating temperatures make spring a challengeApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - As buds on crabapples open, begin spraying with fungicide until leaves are fully open.
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Home & garden calendar April 7-10Apr 03, 2024 8:35 pm - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. April 7 Fairy...