Articles filed under Gardening
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Outdoor rooms with not-so-secret gardensJul 27, 2015 6:00 am - Christopher D. Ritzert's quarter-acre garden behind his 1930s stone Colonial in Washington started out as an unremarkable backyard with a jumble of weeds and neighboring...
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Plant fragrance in the gardenJul 26, 2015 5:00 am - When many people begin planning a new garden, their thoughts turn to the color, height and bloom time of perennials. Few folks consider fragrance, but they should. Scent...
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Be consistent with watering lawnJul 26, 2015 1:00 am - The consistent rain and generally cooler temperatures this summer have kept lawns green and growing through June and into July. Established bluegrass lawns need the equi...
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Winter damage to ornamental trees in containersJul 25, 2015 1:01 am - Q. I'm trying to get some help with a couple of trees that I purchased/received last year. All the trees are for zones 4-5 but I noticed that after the winter was over t...
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N. Barrington Montessori students learn about natureJul 22, 2015 11:00 pm - On June 24, the children of Montessori Children's House of North Barrington explored some habitats of Illinois, with the help of Citizens for Conservation. Four summer ...
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Apple scab causes leaves to fall, get spotsJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - Some crabapple trees may be losing their leaves at this time, with the remaining leaves developing black and yellow spots. This is due to a fungal disease called apple s...
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Some perennials can be used in place of shrubsJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - When planning a new mixed border, shrubs are often the first consideration. After shrubs are planted, perennials are chosen. Annuals are the finishing touch. Sounds simp...
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Gardening a great summer activity for kidsJul 18, 2015 7:00 am - The garden can be an incredible place of adventure for children — a place where they can play and learn among flowers, vegetables, butterflies, birds and bugs. Here are ...
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This comeback trail is lined with boxwoodJul 17, 2015 3:00 am - The boxwood is valued for its evergreen steadfastness, but we just finished that one lovely moment in the year when the monarch of shrubs transforms itself with new grow...
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Bonsai curator finds his groove at Chicago Botanic GardenJul 16, 2015 11:00 pm - Snip. Snip. Snip. With the gentle sounds of waterfalls and birds singing in the background, bonsai curator Chris Baker gently clipped several leaves from a dawn redwood ...