Articles filed under Gardening
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Learn how to prevent salt damage to landscape plantsDec 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Americans use a lot of salt, according to Chris Enroth, a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension. "Potato chips aside, I'm talking about the amount...
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Gardens, Etcetera to host 50th anniversary luncheon Sept. 10Dec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Gardens, Etcetera is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road in Wheaton. The featured spe...
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Learn to identify trees in winter at Jan. 6 Land Conservancy workshopDec 16, 2018 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a winter tree identification class from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 Dean St. in...
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Boxwoods add color and structure to winter gardenDec 16, 2018 5:00 am - Boxwoods are valuable in the garden all year long, but their evergreen leaves of rich green and dense shapes — whether trimmed in formal designs or left to grow naturall...
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Take care of garden tools to save your money for plantsDec 09, 2018 6:00 am - Winter came early and with an enthusiasm seldom seen in November. It left many gardeners, including me, with garden chores undone. Cleaning garden tools is one task that...
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Select a healthy Christmas tree before bringing it homeDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of nee...
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Young evergreens may need help in the winterDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. What is an evergreen anti-desiccant and how do I use it? A. Let's start with what is desiccation? Desiccation is the drying out of plant tissue by wind or lack of soi...
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 6:00 am - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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Houseplants make a wonderful holiday giftDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - It is the season for giving and receiving plants as gifts. It is important to protect the plants from cold winter temperatures when bringing them home. Most garden cente...
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Even in winter months, I'm thankful for the gardenNov 25, 2018 6:00 am - Most people may choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is at the top of my list. I love its less hectic pace, the time spent with family around the...