Articles filed under Gardening
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Browning evergreens? What you need to knowDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances are they're just part of the trees' seasonal aging process. Close examina...
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Learn how to manage your garden by testing soilNov 25, 2023 9:00 am - Have your garden soil tested to determine how best to manage it and what fertilizers to use. Make a composite sample from a few areas in the bed and send them in for te...
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Slow transition to winter keeps houseplants healthyNov 25, 2023 8:00 am - My mandarin orange tree and spider plants enjoyed a longer vacation than I did, having spent the entire summer outdoors on the back deck. But the party ended late last m...
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Home and garden calendarNov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Nov. 27 Arlington Heights Garden Club - New Invasives: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. "The New In...
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?Nov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement that's been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to discuss leadership and goals at Nov. 21 meetingNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - At their next monthly meeting, the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will discuss "Our Mission, Our Leadership, Our Goals" on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Club members are still grievin...
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Fall is a good time to spot, and eradicate, invasive buckthornNov 05, 2023 4:00 am - Buckthorn is an invasive tree that is common throughout the Chicago area. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees in fall, so it is easy to spot a...
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How to put your garden to bed this yearNov 03, 2023 5:00 am - With more chill temperatures ahead in the Chicago area, it's time to put your garden to bed for the winter. Experts say gardeners' fall action items include leaving the...