Articles filed under Gardening
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Finish cutting back perennials in early April for garden successApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris early in April. Try to avoid working in beds where the soil is wet. It is best to cut back perennials before...
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Reaping the physical and psychological benefits of gardeningApr 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Picture this: You're on your smartphone, checking the weather. An "icy mix" is coming your way. Great. An incoming text interrupts your weather search. School is cancel...
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Early bulbs should start popping up soonApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - Some things to look for in your garden and lawn this spring: During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a sout...
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Start preparing your houseplants for springApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - As houseplants begin their new growth, you should prune them and start fertilizing them. Cut off any spent flowers or dead leaves or branches and any yellowing leaves. R...
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Hanover ParkApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - For the 29th straight year, Hanover Park has received a tree-hugging award. The National Arbor Day Foundation named the village a 2014 Tree City USA. To get the distinc...
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CFC native plant sale set for May 2-3Mar 31, 2015 1:00 am - Citizens for Conservation will hold its 19th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. The sale, which will feat...
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How to get your roses ready for a beautiful summerMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - A little care given to roses now will keep them healthy and beautiful. Remove winter protection Begin by removing any mulch or soil put over plants as winter prote...
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Select a winning crop of plants for your garden this yearMar 28, 2015 7:00 am - Gardeners can hardly contain their excitement each spring, as they discover the new plants available for them to add to their containers, beds and borders. This year, pl...
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You can tell a lot about someone by how they weedMar 27, 2015 6:00 am - The football fans in my family recently put me on to a series of TV commercials for a dating site called FarmersOnly.com. "Where have you been, Mom?" one of them asked. ...
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Choosing the best plants to make your garden a successMar 27, 2015 6:00 am - It won't be long before you find yourself at your favorite garden center to purchase the first plants of the season. Whether you are a list maker who has done her homewo...