Articles filed under Gardening
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Lavenders offer beauty and fragranceJul 17, 2016 7:24 am - We may have to travel to the south of France to gaze upon fields of lavender, but we can all grow lavender in our own northern Illinois gardens. They offer beautiful flo...
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The firefly's fortunes rest with usJul 17, 2016 7:22 am - When the sun falls below the horizon, a skinny beetle named Photinus pyralis wakes up and takes to the air. We know it as the firefly, or lightning bug, an insect that t...
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Monarch waystations ensure survival of this beautiful butterflyJul 17, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What is a monarch way station? A. A monarch waystation is a habitat designed to attract monarch butterflies. Your waystation for monarchs can be most anywhere as long...
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Reducing mosquitoes in the garden helps control diseaseJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - Midsummer is shirt-sleeve weather, an enjoyable time of year to be out and about with family and friends. But it also is the heart of mosquito season, so beware the esca...
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Edible squash blossoms add a burst of beauty to dinnerJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - These days the sun rises on roses, but the best flower show is in the vegetable garden. Squash blossoms open for business at dawn, their huge, golden trumpets proclaimin...
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Grub control is generally applied by mid-JulyJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. Adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns to lay their eggs in early summer. If the...
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Six of the hottest landscape trends this yearJul 16, 2016 7:00 am - As the days grow longer and warmer and retailers open garden centers and roll out patio displays, it's that time of year when homeowners, and even renters, start plannin...
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'Four Seasons,' a free gardening webinar series, begins April 18Jul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn more about growing fruits, vegetables and perennials with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Seasons" webinar series this spring. In April, join Extension ...
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Add new plants throughout the summerJul 10, 2016 7:22 am - Installation of plant material can continue through the summer. Try to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material. Containerized plan...
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Flowering vines make a beautiful addition to the yardJul 10, 2016 6:58 am - Perennial vines are the solution to many landscape challenges. They provide privacy using very little space, soften the corners of walls, hide ugly fences and unsightly ...