Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Once ornamental, now invasive: That beautiful spring tree in your yard is now illegal in IllinoisApr 28, 2026 4:41 pm - Do you have a Bradford pear tree in your yard? You don’t have to remove it, but don’t plant any more. It is now considered an invasive species in Illinois.
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The biggest myths about washing jeans, debunkedApr 28, 2026 4:20 pm - To answer the question of how often to wash a pair of jeans, we must agree that jeans need to be washed in the first place — and that all jeans are not created equally.
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Still unsure about composting? Here's why and how to make ‘black gold’ for the gardenApr 28, 2026 4:05 pm - I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill.
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16 varieties available at Lombard Garden Club’s Lilac SaleApr 28, 2026 12:20 pm - The Lombard Garden Club's annual lilac sale will take place on Thursday, May 7, at Lilacia Park, featuring 16 bush lilac varieties and two lilac trees.
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How to repurpose rooms and breathe new life into a homeApr 27, 2026 5:11 pm - Repurposing rooms in a home comes down to aligning the space a person has with their lifestyle needs.
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Essential spring garden tasks when you're running behind scheduleApr 27, 2026 4:54 pm - If you are running late getting your garden cleaned up, just continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials.
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Removing roots from septic systemApr 27, 2026 4:24 pm - We had the septic system inspected. The contractor found a large mass of tree roots in the tank and recommended we flush 10 pounds of copper sulfate down the toilet. We’re concerned this won't get rid of the roots or that it might harm or kill trees in our front yard.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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Rooted in service: Volunteers help Lake County Forest Preserves thriveApr 27, 2026 10:59 am - April is Volunteer Month, but in Lake County’s forest preserves, the contributions of volunteers are visible year-round.
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Join a woodland walk at Garfield Farm MuseumApr 21, 2026 4:23 pm - Garfield Farm Museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a nature walk through the museum's Harley Pond and Woods on Saturday, May 2.