Articles filed under Gardening
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Respect the soil in your gardenJun 30, 2019 6:00 am - Before it's too late, I must address one of my pet peeves: deliberately putting plastic in soil. Take, for instance, black plastic sheeting sold as mulch. This stuff app...
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How to care for popular pond plantsJun 30, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I love my new pond but when is the best time to set out my water lilies and lotus plants? A. Water lilies and lotus plants are beneficial to the health of a pond, alo...
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Lady's mantle performs without fanfareJun 29, 2019 7:00 am - Some perennials don't get the accolades they deserve. They don't demand attention with magnificent blooms of sweet-smelling perfume or display eye-popping shades. Instea...
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Hakonechloa macra is an ornamental grass for the shade gardenJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - 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 ...
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Root-bound plants need special measuresJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. What can I do with all these encircling roots from my pot-bound plant? A. Now is a great time of year to not only plant in your outdoor garden, but to repot your hous...
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Tour gardens on McHenry County Master Gardeners walkJun 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Gardeners for Garden Walk 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, starting at the Demonstration Garden at ...
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Many homeowners do not prune hedges properlyJun 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...
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Nominate excellent gardens in Hawthorn WoodsJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - 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 properti...
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Chicago Botanic Garden recognizes its volunteersJun 19, 2019 11:00 pm - 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 contribut...
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Rosemary is pretty in the garden, delicious in the kitchenJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Rosemary is an herb that is as beautiful in the garden or container as it is useful in the home. It has silvery, needlelike foliage and small blue, pink or white flowers...