Articles filed under Gardening
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Coleus is a beautiful plant to take outdoorsApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - If you have kept a coleus as a houseplant, you can start cuttings to transplant it to the garden. Use a sharp, clean knife or a pair of pruners to cut the stem just belo...
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Garden art can bring drama and design to outdoor spacesApr 05, 2016 7:00 am - If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson's work in a garden, you might think you'd stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arb...
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New perennials to add to your gardenApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when they return to their local garden centers each spring. They can't wait to see the newly introduced plants, and this year's ...
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Houseplants need attention in spring, tooApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Prune houseplants as needed and start fertilizing them as they begin new growth. Rotate your houseplants so that each side receives an even amount of light for more unif...
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Whiteflies secrete a sticky, 'honeydew' substanceApr 03, 2016 1:01 am - Q. I recently noticed an area of sticky residue next to the south window where I keep my houseplants for the winter. Is this natural? My plants appear to be weakening an...
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Mundelein mulch giveawayApr 01, 2016 1:00 am - Do you need mulch for your spring flowers and landscape beds? The village of Mundelein's public works and engineering department will host a huge Mulch Madness giveaway ...
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Carol Stream almost done replacing trees infected by ash borerMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Carol Stream has reached the homestretch of a nearly decadelong fight against a tiny beetle that dealt a major blow to the village's parkway trees. Roughly 3,000 have b...
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Plant easy-to-grow seeds with childrenMar 27, 2016 7:26 am - Study after study shows gardening is beneficial for children. A bacterium in soil triggers the release of serotonin that elevates mood, decreases anxiety, and improves c...
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Make sure your pet isn't eating seed below bird feederMar 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you feed birds in your garden, then it is a good idea to stop your dog (if you have one) from eating the fallen birdseed. The birdseed alone is probably not going to ...
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Pre-order native plants for May 7 pickup at McDonald Farm in NapervilleMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeowners can beautify their yards by planting native plants available from the McDonald Farm Plant Sale offered by The Conservation Foundation, The Green Earth Institu...