Articles filed under Gardening
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Web caterpillars build tent for shelterJun 28, 2015 1:01 am - Q. What are the web caterpillars on my roses and how do I get rid of them? A. They are probably Eastern Tent Caterpillars. Their eggs are brownish and are laid in cluste...
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Consider functions of landscape before plantingJun 27, 2015 7:00 am - When planning a new landscape, it is easy to be influenced by visions of magnificent borders of blooms or vast expanses of lush green lawn. But before planting, it is i...
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A window of opportunity for basil loversJun 26, 2015 6:00 am - Basil has hit the big time. It's now America's favorite herb. Gardeners shopping for seeds and plants can find a wide variety, from the small-leaved lemon to luxuriant I...
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Scale insects suck sap from treesJun 25, 2015 6:00 am - This is the time of year to check closely for magnolia scale, a kind of sap-sucking insect that creates an overall thin condition when it infests these flowering trees. ...
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Pull weeds when soil is moist for best root removalJun 14, 2015 1:00 am - At this time of year, regular weeding is important. Some plants, such as dandelions and chickweed, are easily identified as weeds, but my definition of a weed is any pla...
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Fairy Garden fest celebrates the miniatureJun 13, 2015 6:00 am - For centuries, people have been enchanted by the notion of fairies residing in their gardens scattering mischief and magic. A tiny seedling in an unexpected place - that...
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Tour five Lisle yards during Garden Gait eventJun 12, 2015 6:00 am - Creating a personalized and welcoming design is the goal behind each of the five gardens selected this year for the annual Lisle Woman's Club Garden Gait. Each garden...
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How to make your containers pop with colorJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Think of your containers as large, exuberant floral displays when choosing plants for them. Mix plants of different heights for a layered effect, but try something diffe...
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Sixth annual Aurora GreenFest explains 'going green'Jun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - The whole family can explore beehives, enjoy locally made food, peruse energy-efficient cars and pick up healthy living tips at the sixth annual Aurora GreenFest. The e...
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How to keep your mower working for 15 yearsJun 07, 2015 6:12 am - Taking care of our yards is big business: Americans spend about $40 billion a year in taking care of their lawns. And your mower can be one key expense. Whatever kind of...