Articles filed under Gardening
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How to reduce allergies while gardeningNov 06, 2013 5:00 am - Allergies can put a serious crimp in gardening: A runny nose, itchy eyes, or a wheezing and persistent cough can drive allergy sufferers indoors during the growing seaso...
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To bee? Hobbyist hives require time, moneyNov 05, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — There’s no shortage of buzz about beekeeping these days. From environmentalists worried about disappearing colonies to foodies seeking locally sourced liquid...
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Art in the garden: Resourcefulness will keep deer out of the gardenNov 03, 2013 10:00 pm - The sight of deer in an open field is charming, but the sight of deer in your garden is anything but. Deer feed early in the morning or at dusk, so we may not even reali...
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Tips to keep your plants healthy for next seasonNov 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Should I shear creeping phlox, and if so, when should I do it? A. Creeping phlox, Phlox subulata, is a low-growing perennial that creates a striking carpet full of bl...
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Year-round care needed to ensure unique bulb display in springNov 02, 2013 5:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs of different types in a single container for extra drama. Because the soil...
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Tiny Asian-inspired garden space turns magical at nightNov 02, 2013 12:00 am - Ed McHugh’s lovely garden in suburban Pittsburgh is an exquisite Asian-themed spot, constructed on an extremely sloped lot in heavy shade and an extraordinary use of spa...
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How late can I plant perennials in my garden?Nov 01, 2013 12:00 am - Q. How late can I plant perennials in my garden? What should I do if I have perennials that I wasn’t able to get planted in time? A. In order to have success in planting...
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Arlington Heights students enjoy school garden harvestOct 31, 2013 12:36 pm - The garden club at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights held its first harvest celebration this month to serve and taste the foods they spent the year growing. The ...
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Some vegetables come into their own in autumnOct 30, 2013 6:00 am - How green is your vegetable garden? Just because summer’s long gone and frost is in the air doesn’t mean your garden has to be a scene of tawny colors, limp leaves and w...
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Store terra-cotta out of elements for winterOct 26, 2013 6:00 am - Terra-cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. The porous clay of these containers absorbs water and the freeze-and-thaw cycles of winter can cra...