Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Good watering will fortify plants for winter's slumberOct 31, 2021 7:34 pm - Cooler September weather is a boost for many kinds of plants. Lawns resume growing, annuals in containers rejuvenate with cooler soil temperatures and non-native plants ...
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Things to doOct 31, 2021 7:31 pm - Antiques & Crafts •The Chicago Mennonite Learning Center sponsors its 23rd Annual Quilt Auction is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Center, 345...
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Dazzling dahliasOct 31, 2021 7:34 pm - If a rainbow of flowers is your goal, the answer could be dahlias. We're not saying dahlias are an easy path to gardening glory, but they will get you there. The best id...
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Seed a less-expensive optionOct 31, 2021 7:31 pm - Residential lawn care has evolved into a multiseason job, but the most opportune time for toiling with turf depends primarily upon climate and the type of grass being pl...
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Garden calendarOct 31, 2021 7:31 pm - Garden clubs •The Prospect Heights Garden Club has its first meeting of the year at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Gary Morava Center at Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Ro...
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It's time to show arborvitae some loveOct 31, 2021 7:33 pm - Like many plants, arborvitae prefer a moist well-drained soil, but once established, can tolerate some drought. Many have flat sprays of scale-like foliage rather than ...
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Garden pros ready to share bumper crop of adviceOct 31, 2021 7:33 pm - Horticulturalist Katie Prochaska will lead a walking tour of the fruit and vegetable garden during the Daily Herald's Giving Garden Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Th...
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To every garden task there is a season, so wait till spring on someOct 31, 2021 7:34 pm - The next few weeks are the right time for several outdoor jobs. It's prime time to reseed bare spots in the lawn, or completely renovate the lawn, if necessary. Controll...
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Garden calendarOct 31, 2021 6:31 pm - Demos and shows •Kline Creek Farm hosts "Canning Your Garden" demonstrations at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. today at 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Call ...
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Alternatives to gas-powered mowersOct 31, 2021 6:29 pm - Spring brings bird song, but also the less welcome buzz of lawn mowers at work. Noisy gas-powered mower engines are energy-inefficient and contribute to greenhouse gases...