Articles filed under Gardening
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Lindenhurst plant exchange Sept. 23Sep 12, 2017 1:00 am - The Lindenhurst Environmental Commission will host a fall plant exchange from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 23, at the village hall/public works facility, 2301 E. San...
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Harvest time is one of the most enjoyable parts of gardeningSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Warm-season crops like peppers and tomatoes should be picked as soon as possible. Full-sized pumpkins need to remain on the...
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...
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How to handle dead grass along a driveway's edgeSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I have trouble growing grass on the border beside my driveway and someone said I should use ground cover there. The area gets some sun and is well drained. Do you hav...
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McHenry County farm stroll set for Sept. 24Sep 09, 2017 6:00 am - Come out for a day in the country! McHenry County will host its third annual Farm Stroll, a self-guided tour of the county's diversified family farms from 11 a.m. to 5 p...
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Wet weather brings garden problemsSep 03, 2017 7:00 am - A season of rain is as trying as a season of drought. Excess rain creates gooey soil, which is no fun for planting if you are a human and no fun for growing if you are a...
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What to do when your weeds get wildSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - Somewhere between spring fever and bringing in the last of the sheaves is a season I call "runaway train." While we're at the barbecue, the softball game and the beach, ...
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Cedar apple rust infects hawthornsSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - Hawthorns with a severe case of cedar apple rust may have foliage that turns bright yellow and drops prematurely. Small yellow spots will appear on leaves after infectio...
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Summer annuals offer fall color, tooSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - Back to school signals the time to pluck the summer annuals from our pots to make room for mums, pansies, ornamental cabbage and kale. But wait. Some of those annuals th...
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Do you know what fairy rings are?Sep 02, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Have you heard of "fairy rings?" Some people respond, "Who hasn't?" while others look at you funny and wonder if it's a trick question or a joke. Well, it's...