Articles filed under Gardening
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Watch out for spring fever when ordering plantsApr 12, 2015 7:00 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. Take the time to select p...
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Grow a salad to get kids interested in gardeningApr 12, 2015 3:01 am - Q. I baby-sit my grandkids often. I love gardening so much that my children nicknamed me Greenthumb. Do you have any ideas for a fun planting project that would take us ...
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Choose cool-weather plants for spring containersApr 11, 2015 7:00 am - Urns by the front door and window boxes don't have to sit empty, waiting for the warmer temperatures demanded by geraniums, salvias and sweet potato vines. There are ple...
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Sweet peas fill a garden with fragrance, beauty and memoriesApr 10, 2015 6:00 am - Sometimes we grow plants because they evoke fond memories of treasured times with generations before ours. German irises remind me of the arm-in-arm walks my grandmother...
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Finish cutting back perennials in early April for garden successApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris early in April. Try to avoid working in beds where the soil is wet. It is best to cut back perennials before...
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Reaping the physical and psychological benefits of gardeningApr 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Picture this: You're on your smartphone, checking the weather. An "icy mix" is coming your way. Great. An incoming text interrupts your weather search. School is cancel...
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Early bulbs should start popping up soonApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - Some things to look for in your garden and lawn this spring: During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a sout...
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Start preparing your houseplants for springApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - As houseplants begin their new growth, you should prune them and start fertilizing them. Cut off any spent flowers or dead leaves or branches and any yellowing leaves. R...
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Hanover ParkApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - For the 29th straight year, Hanover Park has received a tree-hugging award. The National Arbor Day Foundation named the village a 2014 Tree City USA. To get the distinc...
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CFC native plant sale set for May 2-3Mar 31, 2015 1:00 am - Citizens for Conservation will hold its 19th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. The sale, which will feat...