Articles filed under Gardening
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Check for falling needles when buying a Christmas treeDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of ne...
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University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners honor volunteers at annual banquetDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - More than 100 attendees of the McHenry County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners' annual recognition banquet in Huntley recently honored the volunteers' a...
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Gardens seem to have lost their fragrance. We can fix that.Dec 08, 2019 6:00 am - One of the delights of the autumn garden is to sit beside a sheltering hedge of the evergreen osmanthus, a holly look-alike that late in the year produces tiny white blo...
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Gift ideas for the gardeners on your shopping listDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - The holidays are right around the corner, and if there are gardeners on your shopping list, here are some suggestions to make their Christmas wishes come true. Every ga...
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Mulching your flower beds may require a math lessonDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - The rainy and snowy weather over the last few weeks may have delayed your fall cleanup work. I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perenni...
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New West Dundee boutique 'a support group for plant parenthood'Dec 05, 2019 12:00 am - Even on the gloomiest of days, there's something about a house full of greenery that reminds Laura Triphahn of sunshine. The West Dundee resident has amassed a collectio...
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Peonies remind many gardeners of their familiesDec 01, 2019 6:00 am - Because cold and snow came earlier than usual this year, I started reviewing last season's photos of the garden earlier, too. One of the things I noticed is I don't have...
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Cut back and mound mulch around your hybrid rosesDec 01, 2019 6:00 am - It is time to winterize your hybrid roses, as there have been adequate hard freezes (temperatures in the teens) already this year. These cold temperatures generally occu...
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Sorting through the Christmas tree lotDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - Q: This year my family wants a real Christmas tree. What are the characteristics of the different varieties? And what is the best way to choose a tree? A: There are many...
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Eerie plants' season didn't end with HalloweenDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - If you're missing Halloween, there are some eerie indoor and outdoor plants that carry the spooky season into winter and beyond. Let's start with bat plant (Tacca integr...