Articles filed under Gardening
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Prepare your garden for returning hummingbirdsApr 30, 2015 6:00 am - The hummingbirds are back! After their winter vacation in Central America, they bravely began their migration back to our landscapes in January. Male hummingbirds depart...
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Nurturing a gardener's inner TaoismApr 26, 2015 5:00 am - I planted my peas a few days ago on one of those long-awaited spring mornings, when the breeze was soft and sweet, and the high, long whistle of the chickadee pierced th...
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Use sulfur to keep your blue flowers blueApr 25, 2015 7:15 am - Apply fertilizer to garden beds if needed, but only add those nutrients your plants need. Have your soil tested if you want to be sure of which fertilizer would be best ...
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John Hughes' gardens prepped for public viewingApr 24, 2015 6:00 am - The 2015 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens goes beyond the expected display of great interior design, architecture and landscaping. This year's visitors get to see the hom...
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Pond cleaning a huge chore — but worth the effortApr 24, 2015 6:00 am - The sudden appearance of spring has me scrambling to attend to chores that should have been done by now. The lawn is showing signs of life, but I have yet to get the mow...
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Constable: Weekday physical therapists now seeing springtime weekend warriorsApr 21, 2015 5:30 am - Monday's raw wind, cold and drizzle couldn't have come at a better time for my knees, shoulders and muscles aching from the first really glorious spring weekend. Apparen...
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Growing lettuce is easyApr 18, 2015 7:15 am - Lettuce loves growing in the cool weather of spring. It shrugs off light frosts, although growing temperatures between 45 and 75 are preferred. Lettuce is so easy to gro...
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Spring is best time to divide your perennialsApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Most perennials are best divided in spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat garden spade works best for this job. When dividing a plant, c...
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Soil amendments improve properties, help plants thriveApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns may need a little extra boost to complement nature. ...
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Identify your microclimatesApr 18, 2015 1:01 am - Q. What are microclimates, and how do you identify them in your home garden? A. My definition of success as a gardener is finding the ideal conditions for plants to thri...