Articles filed under Home & Garden
-
Pollinator garden becoming reality in Pingree GroveApr 23, 2020 1:00 am - A pollinator garden with more than 50 varieties of flowers and plants to attract bees, birds and butterflies is becoming reality after much planning in Pingree Grove. Co...
-
Local homeowners can help preserve oaks in their own backyardApr 21, 2020 11:00 pm - After a long winter and weeks of sheltering in place, it's exciting to see some green in your oak woods. However, the green you see could be buckthorn or honeysuckle, bo...
-
Tri-County Master Gardeners host e-Help Desks this springApr 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Though University of Illinois Extension in-person office hours are suspended, residents can still get valuable personal gardening advice from local Extension Master Gard...
-
Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden offer ways to honor Earth Day, Arbor Day at homeApr 20, 2020 6:00 am - Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden offer ways to honor Earth Day, Arbor Day at home
-
Child's chair a nineteenth-century DIY kitApr 19, 2020 7:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique child's chair. It stands about 18 inches tall, and the seat is 11 inches by 11 inches. I think the thick seat is oak. The frame and spin...
-
Traditional and hip: The new thing is being both when it comes to decoratingApr 19, 2020 7:01 am - How can we create a room that is both traditional and hip? Many of us inherit furniture and hand-me-downs that have meaning in our lives because of the memories associat...
-
High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoorsApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light. Now there are a number of new, high-tech in...
-
A few suggestions for plants that love the shadeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My yard is mostly shaded. What perennials can I plant to bring my yard to life? A: Don't let shade deter you from planting a garden. There are plenty of perennials th...
-
Mayapples can be that whimsical addition to your landscapeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Curious, unique and whimsical are a few adjectives that describe mayapples perfectly. Botanically named Podophyllum peltatum, mayapples are a native woodland perennial. ...
-
As perennials emerge in spring, some may need to be dividedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - It is best to divide most perennials in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. When dividing a plant, choose the strongest-looking parts of the plan...