Articles filed under Gardening
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Why the shade garden is so underratedJul 02, 2017 6:00 am - Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the wrinkles on your face, growing more pronounced with time. Small bushes develop into large shrubs, young patio tree...
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Eight gardens featured in Crystal Lake, Lake in the HillsJun 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Explore meticulously kept gardens of bungalows, nestled in the Crystal Lake Public Library neighborhood, view an Oriental garden that highlights a koi pond and other gar...
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U of I Extension hosts two free gardening webinars in JulyJun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Learn more about lawn care and backyard fruit production - all from the comfort of your own computer and at no cost - with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Sea...
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Bring the family for 'Messin' Around in the Dirt Day'Jun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at two more "Messin' Around in the Dirt Day" kid events in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Maste...
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How 'Project New Leaf' is unfolding at Cantigny Park in WheatonJun 28, 2017 1:00 am - One of the best ways to enjoy Cantigny Park in Wheaton is a quiet stroll around a pond so pristine the water reflects the colorful landscape. What's left of that calmin...
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Tricks to harboring hibiscus inside and outJun 25, 2017 6:01 am - Q. What is the difference between a tropical and a hardy hibiscus? A. If you meander garden centers in our area, you are bound to come across a variety of hibiscus. It's...
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Best to prune bushes in JuneJun 25, 2017 6:00 am - June is a good month to shear your hedges. Prune formal hedges slightly wider at their base than at the top. This ensures that the sides of the hedge will receive equal ...
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Control weeds with corn gluten mealJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - Q. A neighbor down the street said he is going to use corn gluten meal on his garden to control weeds this year. What is it and is it safe to use in a vegetable garden? ...
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Sunny gardens demand praiseworthy perennialsJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - There are so many praiseworthy perennials for sunny gardens available at local garden centers; how can gardeners choose when planting a small space? If forced to choose ...
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Twine and train espalier plants to enhance designJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Espalier plants are used to soften large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent when they are young and supple to meet design r...