Articles filed under Gardening
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Go big with a traditional window-box gardenMay 02, 2021 7:00 am - The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can't go wrong with a tall red geranium amid ...
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Get your yard, flower beds ready for May 15May 02, 2021 7:00 am - If you haven't cleaned up your garden yet, it is OK to continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials. The perennials will have begun growing so b...
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Tips for a full, flourishing lawn this springMay 01, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a warm thought on what's probably a brisk day: Imagine leisurely walking barefoot across the lush emerald carpet that blankets your backyard and the feel of that ...
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Wheaton Garden Club to host flower and plant sale May 15Apr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club is hosting a flower and plant sale on Saturday, May 15. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at 0N650 Coventry Drive in Wheaton. The sale wil...
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Best Bets: Arlington International Racecourse opens for the seasonApr 28, 2021 6:00 am - Horsing around Arlington International Racecourse begins what could be its final season with Opening Day on Friday and Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday. See the horses run...
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Cantigny Park after dark: Gardens, museum staying open late this summerApr 26, 2021 1:00 am - It's the middle of the workweek, the night is still young and you just need some peace and quiet. After the sun goes down, Cantigny Park will offer a change of pace, a c...
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Lombard lilac saleApr 25, 2021 7:00 am - This white lilac is named in honor of the wife of Emile Lemoine, a prolific hybridizer of French lilacs during the late 1800s. It was from his nursery that Col. Plum bro...
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Be on the lookout for damaged branchesApr 25, 2021 7:00 am - You may be seeing trees and shrubs that have been damaged by rabbit and vole feeding over winter. Stems and branches that have had all the bark around them eaten will mo...
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When is it safe to plant your garden?Apr 24, 2021 7:00 am - Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The goal is to keep things moving forward with the warming season, taking into acc...
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No-fuss perennials make gardening a breezeApr 22, 2021 7:00 am - Whether you are new to gardening or just want a beautiful garden without spending a lot of time maintaining it, choose no muss, no fuss perennials. They give a lot while...