Home and Garden
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Downers Grove Garden Walk returns for 17th year July 15Jun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - The 17th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be Saturday, July 15. The fundraiser benefits the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, whic...
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Downtown Naperville tulip event this weekJun 05, 2023 1:00 am - The annual Downtown Naperville Tulip Bulb Pickup event is slated for Friday, June 9. Free tulip bulbs will be available while supplies last from 8 to 10 a.m. at 55 S. M...
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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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Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don't even need a garden. Many her...
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Interest in gardening continues to flourish post-pandemicJun 04, 2023 1:00 am - The interest in gardening that bloomed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is flourishing. And it seems like younger people are sticking with it, according to...
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Pond's surface looking green? It might be covered with duckweed, not algaeMay 31, 2023 6:00 am - It is a common mistake for folks to think shallow ponds are green because algae is covering the surface of the water. While algae certainly is present, not all green pl...
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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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How to choose native plants for your yardMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - Native plants — plants that are indigenous to a particular region — do wonders for local wildlife, supporting insects, birds and other creatures with food and shelter. A...
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Low-cost senior design features make it easier to age in placeMay 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Most Americans, according to research, want to age gracefully in their own homes. For many, though, illness, injury or simply the effects of aging make that difficult, i...
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New Extension educator set to serve the diverse needs of tri-county areaMay 23, 2023 11:00 pm - From protecting native plants and pollinators to helping urban, suburban, and rural residents grow food in their communities, the new University of Illinois Extension ho...