Articles filed under Gardening
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Time for new trees and patio plantingsMay 28, 2023 7:00 am - Many trees are transplanted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare - the place where the trunk widens at ground lev...
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How to choose native plants for your yardMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - Native plants — plants that are indigenous to a particular region — do wonders for local wildlife, supporting insects, birds and other creatures with food and shelter. A...
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New Extension educator set to serve the diverse needs of tri-county areaMay 23, 2023 11:00 pm - From protecting native plants and pollinators to helping urban, suburban, and rural residents grow food in their communities, the new University of Illinois Extension ho...
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Garlic mustard is a problem in native woodlandsMay 21, 2023 7:00 am - Be sure to hand-pull garlic mustard that is flowering or setting seed now in your garden. This is an invasive biennial weed that is common in home gardens and a problem ...
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Blooming Fest returning Saturday to downtown West ChicagoMay 18, 2023 1:00 am - West Chicago will celebrate spring with its 22nd Blooming Fest on Saturday. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown. It will include the West Chicago Garden Club'...
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Kane County Master Gardeners host plant sale June 17 at Idea GardenMay 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Pick up plants and goodies for your own garden, and then tour the 2023 Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden on Saturday, June 17, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in St. Charle...
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Hear about new plants for 2023 at May 22 meetingMay 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, May 17, the Pottawatomie Garden Club planted flowers in downtown St.Charles. As one of the missions of the garden club to beautify our city, the garden clu...
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For healthy plants, test your garden's soil for pH levelMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their need...
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Start planting, but check for underground linesMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call JULIE at (800) 892-0123 o...
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Every blooming thing: It's plant sale time in DuPage County and the Fox ValleyMay 11, 2023 6:00 am - More than a dozen plant sales are taking place over the next few weeks in DuPage County, the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. Gardeners can choose from native plants, s...