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Hakonechloa macra is an ornamental grass for the shade garden
Jun 23, 2019 7:00 AM - Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading slowly by rhizomes. -
Many homeowners do not prune hedges properly
Jun 23, 2019 7:00 AM - June is a good month to shear your hedges. Pruning hedges in June will help create a denser hedge. There likely will be more growth this season so plan on shearing again in July. -
Nominate excellent gardens in Hawthorn WoodsJun 23, 2019 4:54 PM - The village of Hawthorn Woods is accepting nominations for the 2019 Excellence in Gardening award in recognition of residents who take the time to enhance their properties with gardens, trees, vegetables, flowers, sculptures, water features, or any other hardscapes in an integrated landscape.
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Root-bound plants need special measures
Jun 23, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. What can I do with all these encircling roots from my pot-bound plant? -
Chicago Botanic Garden recognizes its volunteers
Jun 20, 2019 11:00 AM - The Chicago Botanic Garden recently held a volunteer awards reception for 2018 service in Nichols Hall to recognize years of service, as well as the many hours contributed by more than 1,000 volunteers last year. -
Rosemary is pretty in the garden, delicious in the kitchen
Jun 16, 2019 10:16 AM - Rosemary is known as the herb of remembrance, symbolizing friendship and loyalty. If you have yet to grow it in your herb garden or use it in your culinary exploits, it's time you made friends with rosemary. -
Are your peonies suffering from blight?Jun 16, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. My peonies suffered from Botrytis Blight last year. What is the best way to care for them to keep the fungus away this year?
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Young plants can be trained to hug fence or wall
Jun 16, 2019 7:00 AM - Espaliered plants are used for softening large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent to meet design requirements when young and supple. -
Arlington Heights Garden Club boutique set for June 23Jun 13, 2019 6:16 PM - The Arlington Heights Garden Club will host its 2019 Garden Walk & Unique Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St.
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Midwest Groundcovers completes newest solar power projectJun 12, 2019 3:40 PM - Realgy LLC announced the completion of their newest solar photovoltaic (PV) system consisting of 325 watts at Midwest Groundcovers, LLC. Their 240-watt system installed 8 years ago underwent a complete overhaul. Midwest Groundcovers is the leading wholesale container nursery in the tri-state area.
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