Articles filed under Gardening
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Wait until spring to divide hardy mumsOct 12, 2013 1:00 am - Q. I have hardy mums that bloom in the late summer and early fall. Is it OK to divide them once they have finished blooming in the fall? A. Don’t be tempted to divide yo...
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Art in the garden: Garden chores prepare garden for springOct 11, 2013 3:00 pm - As the gardening season winds down, so does the amount of time we spend in our gardens. There are, however, some tasks to do now that will result in a healthy and beauti...
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For a different bulb, try planting alliumsOct 11, 2013 6:00 am - Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color and architectural dimension to your garden. With large globes of tiny white, ...
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Prairie gardens work in many landscapesOct 10, 2013 6:00 am - You don’t need to live on the prairie to have a prairie garden. Natural landscapes featuring mainly native plants are being sown in yards across North America as environ...
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It's time to protect tender plantsOct 08, 2013 6:00 am - Frost is just around the corner. The average first frost date at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city and sometimes ear...
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Art in the garden: Woody plants take the winter garden from bland to beautifulOct 08, 2013 1:00 am - Some gardeners dread the thought of winter. The first frosts mark the end to summer garden chores like deadheading and weeding to fall garden tasks like raking and mulch...
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Gravel is great if you select the right stonesOct 04, 2013 6:00 am - Here in the Southwest, gravel has long been a part of our landscapes. Desert gardeners know the benefits and pitfalls of this natural material, which is available in man...
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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...