Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Shady characters you should take homeMay 16, 2014 5:30 am - Take a walk around a suburban neighborhood, and you'll probably see sweeps of pachysandra or English ivy covering the ground under mature shade trees. A few spring bulbs...
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Gardening teaches kids about nature, food originsMay 16, 2014 5:30 am - On a chilly spring morning 6-year-old Franka Aguilar was exploring the Children's Garden at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle with her younger sister and brother. “It's a s...
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Expert presents 'Lilac Basics' in LombardMay 16, 2014 1:01 am - In the spirit of Lilac Time, the village of Lombard held an informational "Lilacs 101" class Friday at village hall. Lombard resident and lilac expert Marymae Meyer led ...
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Gardening allows for more healthy food choicesMay 15, 2014 7:01 am - Growing your own food dates back thousands of years to when it was a necessary task for survival, not a hobby. In post-World War II America, however, interest in vegetab...
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Tips for high yields in a small or thirsty gardenMay 15, 2014 5:30 am - How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is too? Plant smart, and pay attention to the soil. "Your garden is only as good as your ...
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Color up your shade garden with begoniasMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - With all the talk of downy mildew on impatiens, gardeners are searching for alternatives to brighten their shade gardens. Although nothing can really match the colorful ...
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Yard, deck not welcomingMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - When we moved to our house 15 years ago, we were excited about our large deck and backyard and looked forward to spending our summers entertaining. This was especially t...
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Pie-shaped yard a challengeMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - We have a small pie-shaped backyard that has been a huge challenge to work with. But in spite of that, we managed to raise three children in our home, mostly because of ...
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Updates badly neededMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - Seven years ago we bought a townhouse and planned to live in for three to five years, then buy bigger home and start family. Two years later, market tanked, housing valu...
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Crown Imperial can add majesty to a gardenMay 14, 2014 5:45 am - Crown imperial is exiting the garden after another fabulous spring show. The orange blossoms are fading, wilting and will soon drop. Then the rest of the plant will begi...