Articles filed under Gardening
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Bring in the terra cotta for winterOct 31, 2014 4:01 am - Terra cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. The clay they are made from absorbs water and the freeze-and-thaw cycles of winter can cause them...
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Preparing amaryllis for a Christmastime showOct 30, 2014 6:00 am - Ready, set, go. Just as soon as you have new amaryllis bulbs, pot them up, and in a few months the spectacular, colorful trumpets will unfold. (Technically, what are co...
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Beware the buckthorn; spot it this fallOct 28, 2014 6:00 am - Buckthorn is a small tree or large shrub that is an invasive plant and a common weed in Chicago-area gardens. It is easy to spot in fall because it tends to hold its gre...
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Smart Farm in Barrington proves to be a smart ideaOct 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Organizers with the Smart Farm in Barrington are wrapping up their sixth growing season, and the numbers are staggering. This grass-roots, educational farm project produ...
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Plant tulips, daffodils for spring colorOct 25, 2014 11:00 pm - Can you imagine a spring without tulips in a rainbow of colors and dazzling daffodils blooming in the landscape? After a drab and dreary winter, we long for these harbin...
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How you can help rescue monarchs butterfliesOct 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Looking for a quick family friendly Make A Difference Day project? How about organizing a family, "Seeds for Survival Scavenger Hunt?" Take an hour or so on Make A Diff...
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Clover comeback? 'Bee lawns' gaining favorOct 22, 2014 6:00 am - Turf grass may be an attractive ground cover for homeowners, but it doesn't hold much appeal for pollinators. Add some broadleaf plants with flowers to the mix, however...
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Crocuses good for lawns, ideal in rock gardensOct 19, 2014 6:01 am - Crocuses are ideal bulbs for naturalizing, for rock gardens or for underplanting beneath tall trees. They may be scattered in lawns, but it will affect mowing. For best ...
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Plant alliums now for late spring colorOct 18, 2014 6:01 am - When we think about planting bulbs in the fall, our thoughts quickly turn to tulips and daffodils. While it's true the spring landscape wouldn't be the same without thes...
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Avoid urge to divide mums this fallOct 17, 2014 6:01 am - Q. I have hardy mums that bloom in the late summer and early fall. Is it OK to divide them once they have finished blooming in the fall? A. Don't be tempted to divide yo...