There’s one garden task you can never escape: weeding. “Every garden has weeds,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the plant clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “There are always weed seeds are in the soil, and more are constantly blowing through the air from yard to yard or washing down in the […]
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Look out for plants that may be problems
We’re all familiar with weeds, but invasive plants are another major category to watch out for in your garden.
Support your back safely when working in garden
General gardening entails lifting and bending, so learning to use proper lifting techniques is important and often overlooked.
Grant funding supports 50 new trees in Indian Head Park
A $25,000 matching grant will help bring more than 50 trees to public property in Indian Head Park.
Salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
Two cases were identified in Missouri, and one each in Florida, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah and Wisconsin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Clarendon Hills farmers market to return with new produce anchor
The Clarendon Hills farmers market is set to return May 15 and return each Thursday through Oct. 16 at Village Hall Plaza.
Landmarks: Chicago Tomato Man shares love of ‘real’ produce thousands of plants at a time
La Grange Park resident Bob Zeni’s alter ego, Chicago Tomato Man distributes, 15,000 heirloom tomato plants annually.
Pachysandra needs shade to thrive
Pachysandra can only tolerate moderate sun, garden experts say.
Choose to core aerate over power raking your lawn
You do not need to both core aerate and power rake your lawn.
How to cultivate a crabgrass-free lawn this spring
The best way to prevent crabgrass is to maintain a healthy lawn that is thick and outcompetes crabgrass.