Articles filed under Gardening
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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...
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Cyclamen kin are dainty but hardyOct 16, 2014 6:00 am - For the past few weeks, dainty pink or white butterflies have been hovering above the bare soil in some of my clay flowerpots. They're not really butterflies, actually: ...
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Planting perennials, mulching among things you can do this fallOct 12, 2014 1:01 am - Planting perennials, mulching among things you can do this fall
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Concord: America's foxy grape tastes good, tooOct 07, 2014 6:00 am - The edges of woods in eastern North America are occasionally redolent with a sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine. Wild grapes, dangling in ripe clusters from low-hanging ...
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Dig up dahlias before the frost darkens themOct 05, 2014 1:01 am - Q. How can I save my Dahlia tubers for planting next year? A. Dahlias should be dug once the leaves become darkened by frost. On a sunny day, cut the stems back to 4-5 ...
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Bring tender plants indoors soonOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - Nights are growing cold and it is time to prepare to bring tender plants such as tropical houseplants indoors. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is O...
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Decorating with pumpkins and gourdsOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - The first signs of autumn may be pansies and mums on garden center benches and football games on television, but I am unable to embrace the season until I can start deco...