Articles filed under Gardening
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Daisies bring a sunny look to the garden
Jul 11, 2020 7:00 AM - Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy. Daisies also hold attraction for poets. To the botanist and gardener, the meaning of "daisy" is not so simple. -
Nine suggestions to improve your outdoor space
Jul 10, 2020 6:18 AM - Whether you have a backyard big enough for socially distanced entertaining, or even a stoop, balcony, patio or corner lot, you can upgrade your outdoor space to make it somewhere to visit. -
Check out 'Garden Glitz' during McHenry County Historical Society's annual Elephant Sale July 10-12Jul 8, 2020 1:34 PM - The McHenry County Historical Society's popular White Elephant and Garden Glitz sales have been expanded this year to three days.
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Beware of common plants that can poison your dog
Jul 6, 2020 1:00 AM - Many plants commonly found in backyards are toxic to our canine friends. -
First sign of grubs may be critters digging in the yard
Jul 6, 2020 6:20 AM - Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. The adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns for their egg laying in early summer. If the season is dry, and you are the only one watering the lawn on the block, you will have a greater chance of having grubs. -
Lilac of the week
Jul 5, 2020 7:00 AM - The Lombard Garden Club postponed its annual lilac sale from just before Mother's Day to Sept. 10-12 this year. To prepare for the sale, the club is offering this weekly feature, highlighting varieties that will be available at the sale in Lilacia Park. -
Deadheading and pruning perennials keeps plants beautiful
Jul 5, 2020 7:00 AM - Deadheading and pruning perennials may not be a favorite garden pastime, but it is worth the time to keep your garden looking beautiful all summer long. -
Good fences make good neighbors of humans, wildlife
Jul 3, 2020 7:00 AM - Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time-consuming to install. -
Most suburban hedges are pruned incorrectly
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - Many hedges in the home landscape are not pruned properly and are usually wider at the top than the base. -
Plant splashes of purple throughout the garden
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - The danger when planting purple-foliaged plants is overdoing it. Using too many can create a black hole in the garden. Instead, strategically position small groups in different areas in the landscape to provide continuity.
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