Articles filed under Gardening
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Blueberries know no boundaries - here's how to harvest the best bunchJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - If your green thumb is broken when it comes to planting fruit around your home, maybe it's time to dip that thumb in blue, instead. No matter where you live, blueberrie...
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Are they shhrubs or perennials - Does it matter?Jul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Some plants defy categorization-although they appear to be shrubs, or are shrubs in warmer zones, they act like perennials here. They die back to the ground each winter,...
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Beating the backyard beetle talk in PalatineJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Seminars •Beating the Backyard Beetle, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Learn about the Japanese beetle and ways to reduce t...
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How to get the best harvest from your tomato plantsJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - There is nothing quite like a tomato picked from the vine and appearing at the dinner table the same day. Slice it, sprinkle it with little salt and pepper, some fresh b...
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There's no need to feed this koi, it's a toyJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether you have a backyard pond or not, you can still enjoy a few koi this summer. We've found a product, aptly called Koi Toy, that retails for around $10. It's a life...
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Precautions necessary when wiring outdoor fixturesJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions w...
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Aquascape Foundation harvest rain waterJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Water is such a vital but scarce resource. The Aquascape Foundation's solutions include installing rain harvesting systems in areas that desperately need safe drinking w...
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Rekindle your love for evenings in front of the fireJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Since man discovered it, fire has been a vital source of warmth and comfort. So if the best it does in your backyard is scorch hot dogs on the grill, it might be time to...
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Ponds: Rainwater systems can do double dutyJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Do you want to sit by a waterfall that surges and splashes down the rocks? Or do you crave the quiet of a still pond in your back yard? Either one would be too frivolous...
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Tips on what to plant for novice gardenersJul 10, 2009 11:00 pm - If your silver bells and cockle shells are wilted and bug-eaten, maybe you should give marigolds or zinnias a try. For a novice gardener or a rueful plant-killer, planti...