Articles filed under Gardening
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Art in the garden: The secret of forcing bulbs to bloom indoorsOct 04, 2013 6:00 am - Yes it’s time to plant spring flowering bulbs, but this year, why not purchase a few extra of your favorites to force into bloom indoors this winter? The rewards are gre...
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Steppingstones help make gardening a bit easierOct 03, 2013 4:00 am - Install steppingstones in garden beds where you frequently need to walk. There is a wide variety of materials to choose from. Pick a style that complements your house, y...
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Cover crops can add nutrients to soilOct 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Can you recommend a fall-sowing cover crop for Northern Illinois that I can turn over in the spring? A. Cover crops, also known as green manure crop, can be grown du...
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Choose right plants to extend show of bloomsSep 26, 2013 1:00 am - When you buy mums and asters for fall display, choose plants whose flower buds are just beginning to open so the color will last longer in your garden. Generally mums a...
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Art in the garden: Dependable perennials extend the color in fall landscapesSep 24, 2013 1:00 am - If you want to add more autumnal colors to your landscape but don’t have enough space for an Autumn Blaze maple, plant perennials that boast showy fall foliage color as ...
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Pine needles won’t change soil aciditySep 23, 2013 1:00 am - Q. I have several blueberry bushes and heard that spreading pine needles around the base of the plants will increase the acidity of the soil. A. Soil is typically acidi...
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Family Planting Day in Barrington SaturdaySep 17, 2013 2:46 pm - The Barrington Area Conservation Trust will hold a Family Planting Day fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hart and Lake-Cook roads. A $100 tax-ded...
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Shrubs benefit from fall plantingSep 17, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Conditions in autumn, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants re-establis...
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Art in the garden: Shrubs offer parade of fall colorSep 16, 2013 1:01 am - Fall is the season to revel in the magnificent colors of changing leaves. Maples and oaks lead the parade but there are some shrubs with outstanding fall color, and thei...
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Make the most of summer’s last gaspsSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Now that we are in the final weeks of summer, what can I do to make the most of the growing season? A. There are several ways to make the most of this time of year. ...