Articles filed under Gardening
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How to keep your live Christmas tree fresh through the new yearDec 04, 2023 4:00 am - Christmas tree season is in full swing, and local sellers and arborists are reminding shoppers how best to choose and care for a live tree to keep it fresh through Decem...
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Winterize by sharpening tools, mounding rosesDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Sharpen and clean your garden tools before putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spa...
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A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardenersDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the see...
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Browning evergreens? What you need to knowDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances are they're just part of the trees' seasonal aging process. Close examina...
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Learn how to manage your garden by testing soilNov 25, 2023 9:00 am - Have your garden soil tested to determine how best to manage it and what fertilizers to use. Make a composite sample from a few areas in the bed and send them in for te...
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Slow transition to winter keeps houseplants healthyNov 25, 2023 8:00 am - My mandarin orange tree and spider plants enjoyed a longer vacation than I did, having spent the entire summer outdoors on the back deck. But the party ended late last m...
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Home and garden calendarNov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Nov. 27 Arlington Heights Garden Club - New Invasives: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. "The New In...
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?Nov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement that's been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...