Articles filed under Gardening
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Container groupings really show off your floral displaysJun 19, 2016 7:18 am - When planting a container, mix different heights of plants for a layered effect. Try something different from the typical tall plant in the center with a ring of shorter...
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Des Plaines Park District and Lurvey's Staff to Host Herbs Workshop June 22Jun 16, 2016 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District and the experts at Lurvey Garden Center will be holding a gardening seminar titled "All About Herbs" in the park district greenhouse at the...
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Nature program to explore ways to help native pollinatorsJun 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Discover the group of diverse and important organisms known as native pollinators by joining the "Learn from the Experts" nature program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July ...
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Schaumburg senior works to save natural areaJun 15, 2016 1:00 am - Herb Demmel, 85, works to save a natural area near Friendship Village in Schaumburg
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Learn about Monarch Waystation with DuPage Monarch ProjectJun 13, 2016 11:00 pm - DuPage Monarch Project invites you to celebrate National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, by visiting a monarch waystation and we've made it easy for you to find one. If th...
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These are not your grandmother's petuniasJun 12, 2016 7:18 am - Some gardeners turn their noses up at petunias. They dread deadheading sticky, mushy, spent blooms and cutting back plants to keep them looking fresh. These gardeners mo...
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Groundcovers are taking up residence in the modern gardenJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - In residential landscapes from Northern Virginia to Southern California, a type of groundcover is gaining in popularity while at the same time keeping a low profile. Gro...
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Decks and patios go high techJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - Stars dot an inky sky. Heat lamps flare as shrimp skewers and tortilla chips dot tables of people chatting. Songs by Drake and Demi Lovato thrum a rhythmic background a...
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Gradually move houseplants out into the sunJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 50 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...
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Here are some of the top flowering climbersJun 12, 2016 4:01 am - Q. Please suggest some flowering vines to grow on my vintage trellis. A. Here are some of the most popular annual vines. All are easy to grow and beautiful. Morning glor...