Articles filed under Gardening
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Apple expert shares tips on growing treesMar 01, 2015 12:00 am - Warm weather and planting season might seem like a pipe dream as we come out of one of the coldest Februarys in history, but green thumbs were thinking spring Sunday at ...
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Plan now for bird-friendly habitat all yearFeb 26, 2015 4:00 am - Winter is a good time to plan to make your garden bird-friendly all year long. It takes more than feeders, birdhouses, a birdbath and some flowers. Birds need a complete...
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Timing is perfect for starting seeds indoors for annualsFeb 24, 2015 5:00 am - It's not too soon to begin growing seeds of annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, snapdragons and lobelia. While garden centers will offer many...
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Streamwood taking orders for parkways trees until Feb. 27Feb 24, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Streamwood is offering residents a discount on parkway trees that will be planted for the spring season. Eight species are available, starting at $120. T...
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Finding beauty in the cold light of dayFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - For restless gardeners, the next four weeks offer a window for sowing spring peas. Common garden peas, snow peas, snap peas - all will take to the frigid soil like duckl...
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How to keep those cut flowers looking their bestFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. With a sharp knife or pruners, make an angled cut at least 1 inch from the end of ea...
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Bartlett taking orders for replacement treesFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Bartlett is taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis for new trees that will replace those removed because of the destructive emerald ash borer. ...
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Yesterday's seeds ... and tomorrow's cropsFeb 14, 2015 6:00 am - The days are lengthening, and gardeners are getting twitchy. My green-fingered friends are doing a lot of plant planning and seed ordering while trying hard not to start...
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Winter winds can damage plantsFeb 08, 2015 12:01 am - Q. How does wind chill affect garden plants? A. Wind chill is how cold the air feels outside. It is based on wind speed and the current temperature. When it comes to ou...
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Succulent houseplant delivers indoor colorFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - Kalanchoe is a succulent houseplant grown for its small bright flowers. Native to Madagascar, it can be commercially grown so it flowers in the colder months. The flowe...