Articles filed under Gardening
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Pine needles won’t change soil aciditySep 23, 2013 1:00 am - Q. I have several blueberry bushes and heard that spreading pine needles around the base of the plants will increase the acidity of the soil. A. Soil is typically acidi...
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Family Planting Day in Barrington SaturdaySep 17, 2013 2:46 pm - The Barrington Area Conservation Trust will hold a Family Planting Day fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hart and Lake-Cook roads. A $100 tax-ded...
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Shrubs benefit from fall plantingSep 17, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Conditions in autumn, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants re-establis...
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Art in the garden: Shrubs offer parade of fall colorSep 16, 2013 1:01 am - Fall is the season to revel in the magnificent colors of changing leaves. Maples and oaks lead the parade but there are some shrubs with outstanding fall color, and thei...
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Make the most of summer’s last gaspsSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Now that we are in the final weeks of summer, what can I do to make the most of the growing season? A. There are several ways to make the most of this time of year. ...
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Sulfur can bring hydrangea blooms back to blueSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions such as rhododendrons and azaleas can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If the blooms of your...
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Art in the garden: Time to plant bulbs begins soonSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Planting bulbs takes a leap of faith. You purchase and plant seemingly lifeless bulbs in the fall and wait. Those who take the leap are richly rewarded when flowers in a...
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Keep trees protected from deer with itchy antlersSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - As fall approaches, it is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees such as young maples from deer rubbing. Deer rub their antlers on trees, typically those with...
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Art in the garden: Mums add a seasonal touch to the fall landscapeSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are a traditional favorite in autumn landscapes. They are unbeatable for adding a fresh burst of color to the late season garden. Golden ...
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Asiatic dayflower easy to pullAug 26, 2013 1:00 am - Q. There is a small blue flower that I find blooming around my garden and in my lawn. There are three petals. While it is a beautiful little blue flower, I am wondering ...