Articles filed under Gardening
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Whiteflies secrete a sticky, 'honeydew' substanceApr 03, 2016 1:01 am - Q. I recently noticed an area of sticky residue next to the south window where I keep my houseplants for the winter. Is this natural? My plants appear to be weakening an...
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Mundelein mulch giveawayApr 01, 2016 1:00 am - Do you need mulch for your spring flowers and landscape beds? The village of Mundelein's public works and engineering department will host a huge Mulch Madness giveaway ...
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Carol Stream almost done replacing trees infected by ash borerMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Carol Stream has reached the homestretch of a nearly decadelong fight against a tiny beetle that dealt a major blow to the village's parkway trees. Roughly 3,000 have b...
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Plant easy-to-grow seeds with childrenMar 27, 2016 7:26 am - Study after study shows gardening is beneficial for children. A bacterium in soil triggers the release of serotonin that elevates mood, decreases anxiety, and improves c...
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Make sure your pet isn't eating seed below bird feederMar 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you feed birds in your garden, then it is a good idea to stop your dog (if you have one) from eating the fallen birdseed. The birdseed alone is probably not going to ...
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Pre-order native plants for May 7 pickup at McDonald Farm in NapervilleMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeowners can beautify their yards by planting native plants available from the McDonald Farm Plant Sale offered by The Conservation Foundation, The Green Earth Institu...
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Fremont Township seeks garden volunteersMar 23, 2016 1:00 am - The Fremont Township Community Garden, which provides produce for low-income seniors and food pantry clients, is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteerin...
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Learn how to plant a garden, save on groceries April 2Mar 21, 2016 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Public Library will present "Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden" at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in the Huntley Meeting Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Univers...
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Dormant oil spray can be very effective to control magnolia scaleMar 20, 2016 7:23 am - March is a good month to control insects such as magnolia scale with an application of dormant oil. Dormant oils can be very effective with minimal impact on the environ...
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A new class of annuals will impress you in 2016Mar 20, 2016 7:17 am - Gardeners returning to garden centers in spring are like students returning to school in the fall, anxious to rekindle old friendships and excited to make new friends. G...