Articles filed under Gardening
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Reasons are many to mulch a gardenJul 23, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Should I be mulching my garden, trees and plants? A. If you want to conserve soil moisture, keep down weeds, reduce soil erosion and keep plant roots cool this summer...
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Be sure to plant dependable perennialsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners love the hunt for new plants, whether the plants are new to the industry or just new to them. While it is fun to be the first in the neighborhood to have a new...
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Tired of mulching? The pros have a different ideaJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Sedges are grasslike plants best described as green and tufty. They may be the dullest-looking perennials in the landscape. They are also the hottest. Leading garden des...
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In the compost pile, green and brown make black goldJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - We have a saying at our house: "The compost pile is just another mouth to feed." After all, our garden thrives on compost, and thus we thrive on it, too. That pile is an...
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These stunning plants all have one thing in common: A taste for bloodJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Somewhere along the evolutionary timeline of bog-dwelling angiosperms, the plants gathered together and decided they wouldn't take it any longer. No more would insects s...
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Bring the family for 'Messin' Around in the Dirt Day'Jul 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at a "Messin' Around in the Dirt Day" kid event in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Master Garden...
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Don't underestimate the power of the tiny beeJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - “How do bees make their hives?” asked a curious student at the Libertyville Recreation Department Kinder Korner Pre-School program. Don't underestimate the tiny flying i...
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Bulb-planting season is not overJul 16, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I would like to plant summer bulbs. Please tell me the names of some and what I must do to grow them. A. Summer bulbs include some of the plant world's loveliest flow...
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Design a butterfly friendly gardenJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are aware of the declining monarch population for several reasons, including the loss of habitat where they overwinter in Mexico and the decrease of milkweed...
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Rare and unusual plant sale is a draw for Nova Scotia townJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - They're lined up three deep after lunch, eagerly awaiting the 1 o'clock opening. A bright yellow rope barrier holds everyone back. An outd...