How to choose the best mulch for home landscaping
— May 31, 2018As spring blooms and summer nears, we are poking around the garden to prepare things for the growing season. What many homeowners find is their mulch needs refreshing. But, what mulch…
Tag: horticulture
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Be creative with space for vegetable gardens
— May 19, 2018Most people grow vegetables in traditional gardens in rows. Large gardens can seem overwhelming, especially during the heat of summer or after a vacation. If you don’t have space…
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A stroll through Luthy Botanical Gardens offers respite from winter’s chill
— December 21, 2016When the biting winter chill becomes too much to handle, a walk through a tropical garden might be just the thing to warm the soul. The Luthy Botanical Garden Conservatory, 2520 N….
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The pluses, and minuses, of popular pear tree
— August 20, 2016In recent years, one of the most popular trees planted in yards and by cities has been Callery Pear. These trees are cultivars of the Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana). They cannot…
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Square-foot gardening best utilizes small areas
— March 25, 2016Have you ever attempted to grow vegetables with grand visions of fresh produce that would litter your kitchen counter? Instead your broccoli went to the worms, your tomatoes…
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Get ready for spring planting at Sandwich workshop
— March 9, 2018The Sandwich Park District invite anyone interested in gardening or anyone who just wants to “think Spring” to come to the annual Spring Gardening Workshop on Saturday morning,…
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Enjoying a simplified holiday season
— November 11, 2016The University of Illinois Extension is here to help you have a less stressful holiday season! Learn how to make and use evergreen swags, create healthier desserts and discover ways…
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Kendall gardeners should give these unusual vegetables at try
— March 25, 2016Would you like to try growing something new in your vegetable garden this year? “These unusual but elegant vegetables are sure to give you restaurant-quality meals throughout the…
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