Articles filed under Gardening
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Gladiolus a showy flowerAug 09, 2013 11:00 pm - The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower spike that lasts for several days in the garden or in a vase. A gladiolus flower stalk has several buds that will bloom in o...
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Barrington Hills’ Blue Star Memorial Dedication honors those who servedAug 09, 2013 2:26 pm - A Blue Star Memorial Marker was placed at the Barrington Area Civil War Enlistment site, located at the intersection of Old Sutton and Dundee roads, in Barrington Hills....
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Art in the garden: There is a hibiscus for your landscapeAug 09, 2013 1:00 am - Hibiscus are heat-loving beauties at their prime in mid to late summer. Their large, exotic looking blooms add a showy splash of color to almost any sunny location. Choo...
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Gardeners can help monarch butterfliesAug 06, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Recently I read about the plight of monarch butterflies (severe weather, illegal logging in Mexico, etc.). What can I do in my garden to attract and help these beauti...
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Foyer is a great place to start redecorating your houseAug 05, 2013 1:00 am - In suburbs across America, traditional townhouses and developments come standard. But let’s say your taste swings more contemporary, or your house dates to the ’80s, is ...
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Monitor soil, provide water as neededAug 04, 2013 1:00 am - Although there was lots of rain in spring and early summer, conditions now have become warmer and drier. Monitor the soil in your garden and provide supplemental water t...
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Art in the garden: There are lots of easy-care perennials for your landscapeAug 02, 2013 11:00 pm - Homeowners with busy lifestyles and smaller yards search for neat and tidy plants that don't take a lot of time to maintain. They want pretty flowers on compact mounding...
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Find out why oaks are endangered and how to help preserve themJul 29, 2013 6:00 am - The oak tree was once hailed as king of the forest. People called it magnificent, majestic and mighty. But that was then. Now, the oak no longer reigns supreme. As a gr...
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Mother Nature meets modern decorJul 28, 2013 5:00 am - oth-wing light fixtures? Thunderhead wallpaper? If you're an armchair naturalist, you'll love one of this year's big home decor trends. Artists and artisans have capture...
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Art in the garden: Plant a garden for the birdsJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Songbirds are a welcome addition to the garden. They contribute color and motion, and many have a voracious appetite for insect pests. It's easy to plant a garden to att...