Articles filed under Gardening
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Low-maintenance, winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on giving
Dec 16, 2021 8:26 PM - With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different species. They bloom reliably each year without much upkeep. -
Poinsettias add a rainbow of color options to holiday decor
Dec 16, 2021 8:07 PM - With their bright red blooms, poinsettias are a holiday tradition, but buyers don't have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with a rainbow of poinsettias. -
Five tips to help prep your trees for winterDec 16, 2021 11:46 AM - Cold weather in Chicago means the leaves have fallen, and the trees are bare. Luckily, local tree experts say now is a great time to get outside to admire and ensure all your trees are healthy.
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Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing act
Dec 9, 2021 7:06 PM - Without much rain or snowfall this past month, your trees and shrubs might need some watering. But you can only water if the temperature is above 40°F. -
Whispering Hills in Cary to become McHenry County's newest tree grower
Dec 10, 2021 8:40 PM - Starting 2022, Whispering Hills Garden and Landscape Center in Cary will be beginning a tree growing operation. "By having our trees directly under our nose, we can support them as needed, specific to our climate," said garden center manager and horticulturist Sean Ducey. -
Watering, soil tests and the start of winter
Dec 5, 2021 7:00 AM - Evergreens planted over the last couple of years may need to be watered again this season if conditions are dry. -
How residents of Fox Chase subdivision in St. Charles keep their neighborhood beautiful
Dec 3, 2021 6:00 AM - In many subdivisions throughout the Fox Valley, it is not uncommon to see volunteer workers cleaning up medians or small islands with plantings. For residents of the Fox Chase subdivision in St. Charles, it has become a team effort.
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Learn about Young Black Agri-preneurs Dec. 4Dec 1, 2021 1:19 PM - Black families who have a desire to save grocery money, learn food gardening skills and eat healthier will have an occasion on Dec. 4 to learn about a new program for their children -- Young Black Agri-preneurs.
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How to know the amount of mulch you need
Nov 28, 2021 7:00 AM - Cutting back your perennials and top dressing the bed with a light layer of mulch will result in a neat appearance. Some books recommend waiting until the ground freezes to apply mulch, but I do not wait. -
Make a bulb container for a beautiful spring display
Nov 21, 2021 7:00 AM - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs.
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