Articles filed under Gardening
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Weeping plants make gardeners happyAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - I love plants that weep. Whether they are tall or small, display flowers or evergreen foliage, they make me happy. Uses in the landscape Weeping trees complement wa...
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Many drought-resistant plants also draw pollinatorsAug 28, 2016 5:00 am - Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant p...
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Learn about seed saving at Heirloom Garden ShowAug 25, 2016 4:00 pm - A chance to learn how to save seeds will be offered at the 27th annual Heirloom Garden Show, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at Garfield Farm Mu...
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Mundelein parks, environmental group to partner on Mundelein rain gardenAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is teaming with an environmental group and local residents to install two rain gardens near Diamond Lake, and they want your hel...
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Swallowtails are attracted to specific plantsAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Which plants do swallowtail butterflies require? A. Strikingly beautiful in coloration, with distinct tails on their hindwings, swallowtail butterflies are easily att...
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Not all perennials are created equalAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - We have all heard about the importance of foliage in the perennial border. The saying goes, “Flowers are fleeting, but foliage is forever.” So we heed the advice and cho...
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Recent transplants still require frequent wateringAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - Even though there has been some heavy rain in areas of Chicago, it is a good idea to continue to monitor and provide supplemental water to plants installed over the last...
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Advice for gardeners of all skill levels: Err on the side of errorsAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - When you are a beginning gardener, a lot of what you learn is by trial and error. And when you have been gardening for many years, the exact same thing is true. First, l...
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Repeat winners in Des Plaines Curb Appeal contestAug 18, 2016 1:00 am - Michael Fedirko and Sam Cook's Des Plaines home has such great curb appeal, they're repeat winners in an annual citywide home improvement competition. The residents of 1...
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New varieties of hydrangeas come to marketAug 14, 2016 6:00 am - The world of hydrangeas is expanding by leaps and bounds. Just when we think plant breeders have exhausted the possibilities, another new variety is introduced. How can ...