Articles filed under Gardening
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Tired of mulching? The pros have a different ideaJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Sedges are grasslike plants best described as green and tufty. They may be the dullest-looking perennials in the landscape. They are also the hottest. Leading garden des...
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In the compost pile, green and brown make black goldJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - We have a saying at our house: "The compost pile is just another mouth to feed." After all, our garden thrives on compost, and thus we thrive on it, too. That pile is an...
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These stunning plants all have one thing in common: A taste for bloodJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Somewhere along the evolutionary timeline of bog-dwelling angiosperms, the plants gathered together and decided they wouldn't take it any longer. No more would insects s...
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Bring the family for 'Messin' Around in the Dirt Day'Jul 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at a "Messin' Around in the Dirt Day" kid event in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Master Garden...
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Don't underestimate the power of the tiny beeJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - “How do bees make their hives?” asked a curious student at the Libertyville Recreation Department Kinder Korner Pre-School program. Don't underestimate the tiny flying i...
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Bulb-planting season is not overJul 16, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I would like to plant summer bulbs. Please tell me the names of some and what I must do to grow them. A. Summer bulbs include some of the plant world's loveliest flow...
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Design a butterfly friendly gardenJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are aware of the declining monarch population for several reasons, including the loss of habitat where they overwinter in Mexico and the decrease of milkweed...
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Rare and unusual plant sale is a draw for Nova Scotia townJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - They're lined up three deep after lunch, eagerly awaiting the 1 o'clock opening. A bright yellow rope barrier holds everyone back. An outd...
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Mulch around trees to protect them from damageJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks. If the tree is small, ...
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What makes a plant a weed?Jul 13, 2017 11:00 pm - "Is that a good plant?" a woman asked me, pointing to a trailside flower during a nature walk. I paused and smiled. "I mean," she stuttered, sensing that the answer wa...