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Spread mulch evenly for plants’ benefit: Applying mulch is one of the easiest and best ways to help your trees and other plants, but doing it the wrong way can ...
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Wildflowers sparkle in spring woods: If planting, make sure any wildflowers you buy have been grown for gardeners and not taken from the wild.
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Think ahead before transplanting shrubs: You can transplant shrubs in spring once the soil has thawed, but don’t rush into it, plant experts say.
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Be ready to protect early plants against cold: Springtime swings from cold to warm and back to cold are nothing new in Chicago, but the climate has changed to ...
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Be patient until plants leap ahead: Some tips from the Plant Clinic at Morton Arboretum for establishing new plants.
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Plan ahead to protect young trees from cicadas: This year a wider swath of the nation will see periodical cicadas because two broods are emerging at the same ...
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Eliminate eggs now for fewer insect pests later: While many children are hunting for candy eggs, gardeners may want to hunt for another kind: insect eggs.
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Get to know your backyard evergreens: Here are a few common evergreen shrubs.
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Take advantage of winter to have trees pruned: Some trees, like oaks, are only recommended to be pruned during winter.
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Here’s how to give your Christmas tree a new life the right way: Some tips from the Plant Clinic at the Morton Arboretum for proper Christmas tree disposal.
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Take time to reflect on your garden this year: Here is some advice for things to jot down before you’re swept away by the holiday whirl.
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Don’t put the hose away just yet : The changing climate means we may need to water longer in autumn than we used to.
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Repeat blooms common after warm spells: Plants rebloom for a variety of reasons, but weather is a big factor.
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8 things to do around Chicago: ‘Stomp,’ Dave Koz and Christmas movies at the Music Box
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Fallen leaves could be a useful tool in your garden: October is treasure time when golden leaves pile up like doubloons in a pirate’s chest.
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For autumn oomph, consider shrubs with berries: Beautyberries are just one of several plants you can use to jazz up your fall garden.
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Reusing your potting mix isn’t so simple: Can you reuse potting mix? Or do you have to discard it and buy fresh potting mix next spring? Local plant experts ...
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Swing safely in your summer hammock: A hammock sounds lovely on a lazy summer day, but there's a way to hang one without damaging your tree.
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Collecting roadside blooms can sprout chaos in your garden: Taking home beautiful wildflowers can also bring major problems to your garden.
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Grow hibiscus to get double takes on your yard: Looking for a plant that will knock off socks with showstopping bloom, while supporting pollinators and other ...
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Hardy clematis vine can climb high in your garden: The most familiar clematis blooms are the big purple saucers of Jackman’s clematis, a common sight in summer ...
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You can cultivate gorgeous peonies this June: Here are some tips from the Morton Arboretum how to maintain beautiful peonies,
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‘Of the Earth’ exhibition brings nature and humanity together at Morton Arboretum
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Freezing spring nights can endanger tender plants: Some kinds of plants are vulnerable to the colder temperatures that can occur in late May.
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What can gardeners do to combat invasive plants? Know your enemy. : The choices you make in your garden are critical in the fight against invasive plants.
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10 Chicago museum must-sees for summer 2023 — and yes, you can stay outside for some of them
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Holden Forests & Gardens names new president and CEO: The new president and CEO of Holden Forests & Gardens comes from the Seattle area.
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Need a garden to-do list? Here are 8 things you can do to keep plants healthy. : Think ahead about your garden's to-do list this spring.
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Make sure mulch is a part of your spring gardening: Mulch has many benefits, like protecting the roots of your trees, shrubs, perennials and other plants.
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With a watchful eye, you can root out invasive garlic mustard in your garden: “If you spot garlic mustard on your property, the best thing to do is to pull it up ...
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If this is your first year with a yard, here’s what you need to know: It might take some time, but with the right strategy, you'll get the garden you want.
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Follow these do’s and don’ts when tending your early spring garden: Pay attention to recent weather forecasts and the conditions in your garden when deciding ...
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Sharpen your tools ahead of planting season: Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants.
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Make sure construction plans include your plants : Any construction project, large or small, can do serious, long-term damage to the trees in your yard.
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Choose hardy plants to preserve your garden this winter: You can lower the risk for your garden plants if you choose them carefully and prepare to protect them.
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Morton Arboretum announces next big sculpture show for summer 2023: Titled “Of the Earth,” it will be created by Polish American artist Olga Ziemska and will ...
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Fit in all the holiday fun you can with our events guide for the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana
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