Articles filed under Gardening
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Is your yard a fire hazard? How gardeners can reduce the risks.Sep 02, 2023 11:00 pm - The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by sugar and pineapple pl...
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What's eating your garden? Rabbits and deer and voles, oh my!Sep 02, 2023 11:00 pm - Nature is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it can wreak havoc on a garden. Insects and wildlife have to eat, of course, and when we lay out a veritable buffet, who can b...
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Time to prepare for next spring's plantingsAug 27, 2023 6:00 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals such as geraniums and begonias that are to be kept over the winter. Cool nights in September will harden off the plants, which wil...
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Landscaping with native plantsAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - Landscaping with native plants is the topic of the Lake To Prairie Wild Ones meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundele...
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Make your grass lawn one to envyAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. You can expect to r...
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The right plants will help your garden beat the heatAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - With record-breaking heat striking many places across the country and around the world this summer, my social media feeds are filling up with gardeners' laments — and ph...
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Get your order in Soil and Water Conservation District's Fall Conservation Plant SaleAug 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Are you looking to incorporate beautiful plants into your yard that attract native pollinators, and provide food and shelter for wildlife? Native plants offer these be...
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The fall garden should be planted soonAug 13, 2023 7:00 am - During early August, plant short-season snap beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, mustard greens, spinach and radishes for fall harvesting. Continue to harve...
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Where flooding has become more frequent, here's how gardeners can respondAug 13, 2023 7:00 am - Water is essential to plant life, but what happens when there's too much of a good thing, as has been the case in many parts of the country and the world this summer? Ex...
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Some trees in the suburbs are in drought stress: What to look for and how to helpAug 01, 2023 5:30 am - Some trees in the Chicago region seem to be dropping leaves earlier than usual. The culprit is the severe drought that has taken hold in much of the state since late May...