Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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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What is hip? Be open to new styles, or older ones!Apr 24, 2021 7:01 am - I think my parents were ultracool. I haven't always thought that. As a child, I was a bit reticent about change and hated the process of their self-discovery. I remember...
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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...
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Homeowners relax poolside and soak up the ultimate backyardApr 22, 2021 7:00 am - Nothing says “summer fun” better than an outdoor swimming pool. The summer season is short here in Illinois so we should strive to enjoy every minute whenever possible. ...
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Suburbanites mark Earth Day by planting in nature preserve, cleaning up parkApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Volunteers celebrated Earth Day on Thursday by installing native plants in a Barrington nature preserve and cleaning up a park in Warrenville. About 40 people, including...
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Quick, fun ideas to make the most of your indoor spaceApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - We came across several “quick hit” ideas for getting more out of your home space. • If you live in a studio apartment, you can section off an area for sleeping or for an...
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Pandemic enables many to work from, and on, their homesApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to become intimately acquainted with their homes - both the positive and negative aspects. The place where they usually laid their ...
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Work pays off for Project Daffodil organizers in St. CharlesApr 21, 2021 5:30 am - John Rabchuk went to sleep Tuesday night like most good gardeners. He kept his fingers crossed. With a freeze expected to hit the area, the 5,000 flowers his team of 125...