Articles filed under Gardening
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6 favorite conifers and the cones they produceDec 15, 2022 5:00 am - In much of the country, much of the landscape goes barren from fall through spring. Evergreens are typically the workhorse plants that carry us through. But not all ever...
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Five plants that say 'holidays'Dec 11, 2022 6:00 am - Holiday horticulture tends to revolve around the same handful of plants. So if you don't already have any or all of these five holiday plants, now is the time to get the...
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Many Christmas trees were cut weeks agoDec 11, 2022 6:00 am - When choosing a cut Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of...
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Time to clean, sharpen and put away your gardening toolsDec 04, 2022 6:00 am - Sharpen and clean your garden tools when putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spade...
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Tidy up the garden for winterNov 27, 2022 6:00 am - Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. You can rent or purchase a shredder for the leaves and other small garden debris. These shredders tend to be noisy ...
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Create a bulb display for your deck or patioNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. Plant the bulbs in layers in the container to create a dramatic display. Keep the containers in an unheat...
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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plantsNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to impro...
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Take advantage of nice falls days to improve your gardenNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots and faucets as night temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Reconnect hoses to water new plants or plants in containers ...
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Kicked to the curb? Mums are perennials you can hold ontoNov 12, 2022 6:00 am - Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there's one familiar sea...