Articles filed under Gardening
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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...
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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...