Articles filed under Gardening
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The firefly's fortunes rest with usJul 17, 2016 7:22 am - When the sun falls below the horizon, a skinny beetle named Photinus pyralis wakes up and takes to the air. We know it as the firefly, or lightning bug, an insect that t...
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Monarch waystations ensure survival of this beautiful butterflyJul 17, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What is a monarch way station? A. A monarch waystation is a habitat designed to attract monarch butterflies. Your waystation for monarchs can be most anywhere as long...
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Reducing mosquitoes in the garden helps control diseaseJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - Midsummer is shirt-sleeve weather, an enjoyable time of year to be out and about with family and friends. But it also is the heart of mosquito season, so beware the esca...
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Edible squash blossoms add a burst of beauty to dinnerJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - These days the sun rises on roses, but the best flower show is in the vegetable garden. Squash blossoms open for business at dawn, their huge, golden trumpets proclaimin...
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Grub control is generally applied by mid-JulyJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. Adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns to lay their eggs in early summer. If the...
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Six of the hottest landscape trends this yearJul 16, 2016 7:00 am - As the days grow longer and warmer and retailers open garden centers and roll out patio displays, it's that time of year when homeowners, and even renters, start plannin...
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'Four Seasons,' a free gardening webinar series, begins April 18Jul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn more about growing fruits, vegetables and perennials with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Seasons" webinar series this spring. In April, join Extension ...
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Add new plants throughout the summerJul 10, 2016 7:22 am - Installation of plant material can continue through the summer. Try to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material. Containerized plan...
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Flowering vines make a beautiful addition to the yardJul 10, 2016 6:58 am - Perennial vines are the solution to many landscape challenges. They provide privacy using very little space, soften the corners of walls, hide ugly fences and unsightly ...
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Finalists named in Des Plaines Curb Appeal contestJul 08, 2016 1:00 am - Voting is now open in Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz's 3rd annual Curb Appeal Challenge, a home improvement competition. In the best curb appeal category, the finalists a...