Articles filed under Gardening
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Lady's mantle performs without fanfareJun 29, 2019 7:00 am - Some perennials don't get the accolades they deserve. They don't demand attention with magnificent blooms of sweet-smelling perfume or display eye-popping shades. Instea...
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Hakonechloa macra is an ornamental grass for the shade gardenJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its ...
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Root-bound plants need special measuresJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. What can I do with all these encircling roots from my pot-bound plant? A. Now is a great time of year to not only plant in your outdoor garden, but to repot your hous...
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Tour gardens on McHenry County Master Gardeners walkJun 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Gardeners for Garden Walk 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, starting at the Demonstration Garden at ...
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Many homeowners do not prune hedges properlyJun 23, 2019 7:00 am - June is a good month to shear your hedges. Pruning hedges in June will help create a denser hedge. There likely will be more growth this season so plan on shearing again...
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Nominate excellent gardens in Hawthorn WoodsJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Hawthorn Woods is accepting nominations for the 2019 Excellence in Gardening award in recognition of residents who take the time to enhance their properti...
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Chicago Botanic Garden recognizes its volunteersJun 19, 2019 11:00 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden recently held a volunteer awards reception for 2018 service in Nichols Hall to recognize years of service, as well as the many hours contribut...
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Rosemary is pretty in the garden, delicious in the kitchenJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Rosemary is an herb that is as beautiful in the garden or container as it is useful in the home. It has silvery, needlelike foliage and small blue, pink or white flowers...
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Young plants can be trained to hug fence or wallJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Espaliered plants are used for softening large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent to meet design requirements when young an...
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Are your peonies suffering from blight?Jun 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My peonies suffered from Botrytis Blight last year. What is the best way to care for them to keep the fungus away this year? A. As you may know from your past experie...