Articles filed under Gardening
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What first-time homeowners should know about fertilizing a lawnMar 11, 2025 6:49 am - Fertilizing can ensure a lawn grows in lush, green and healthy, but first-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time.
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Aeration breathes new life into lawnsMar 11, 2025 2:38 am - Aeration is one task that can complement other lawn care strategies throughout the growing season.
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DuPage Monarch Project to host Pollinator Blitz on March 15Mar 05, 2025 10:56 am - Learn about native pollinators and plants to help counter the decline of bees and other insects critical for ecosystems and food production at the Pollinator Blitz event March 15.
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A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this yearFeb 19, 2025 7:19 pm - Purple cauliflower that turns fuchsia?! Color-shifting squash and other jaw-dropping new plants win top awards for 2025.
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Wheaton Garden Club taking orders for annual plant saleFeb 05, 2025 10:25 pm - Wheaton Garden Club's annual plant sale featuring annuals, hanging baskets, flats, and specialty items is open for online orders until March 1, with pickup on May 17.
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Apply for Geneva Garden Club scholarships by March 12Jan 31, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualified students pursuing horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden. Tips for beginnersJan 22, 2025 4:29 pm - A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and even a better diet – all steps that show up in many people’s resolutions for the new year. Getting started is easy.
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Explore the best regional gardens with St. Charles library programJan 15, 2025 11:05 pm - The St. Charles Public Library invites you to take a peek at the beautiful gardens nearby with Brock and Ruth Ann Seney as you start to plan your garden visits.
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Illinois Extension gardening webinars give tips for winter sowing and spring tree healthJan 15, 2025 10:39 pm - Free monthly winter gardening webinars start Feb. 11, covering winter sowing of flowers in plastic jugs and spring tree health tips to help trees thriv
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Too early to prep the garden for spring? NopeJan 15, 2025 7:40 pm - It’s raining, it’s snowing and the gardener is ... growing? Not exactly, but most use this time of year to do spring prep chores. Find out what you can be doing to set yourself up for success.