Articles filed under Gardening
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Good fences make good neighbors of humans, wildlifeJul 03, 2020 7:00 am - Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time...
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Most suburban hedges are pruned incorrectlyJun 28, 2020 7:00 am - June is a good month to shear your hedges. Prune formal hedges slightly wider at their base than at the top. This ensures the sides of the hedge will receive equal sun e...
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Plant splashes of purple throughout the gardenJun 28, 2020 7:00 am - I love plants with purple foliage. They are equally capable of promoting peace or inciting a riot in the garden. Ease the harshness of red flowers with neighboring plant...
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Have a healthy, green lawn without using chemicalsJun 28, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I have been practicing organic lawn care for many years. How do I talk to my neighbors about the benefits of natural lawn care practices? A: Natural, organic lawn car...
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Sudden summer heat has gardeners dancing a seasonal salsaJun 27, 2020 7:00 am - The hydrangeas that came through the late spring frost unscathed are beginning to bloom. For many folks, hydrangeas are as timeless and carefree as summer itself. Big, b...
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Why native plants are better for your backyard - and the prairieJun 26, 2020 6:00 am - Picture a field of tall Queen Anne's lace bending in the summer breeze. Honeybees are buzzing around sweet clover at the edge of the field, and small cabbage white butte...
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Beth Tikvah Congregation volunteers grow vegetables for local shelter, food pantriesJun 23, 2020 6:00 am - Wearing face masks and gloves and working in the pouring rain, members of Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates planted their annual garden May 17, which each year...
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When in a pinch, control the size of flowering plantsJun 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Pinch fall-blooming plants such as chrysanthemums and hardy asters to control their size and increase production of flowers. Pinching encourages side branching, producin...
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National Garden Bureau named 2020 the Year of the LavenderJun 21, 2020 7:00 am - The National Garden Bureau has named 2020 the Year of the Lavender. English lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is the hardiest type and best suited to our Midwestern gard...
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Lombard Jewish congregants plant victory gardens during pandemicJun 16, 2020 6:00 am - Lombard Jewish congregants plant victory gardens during pandemic