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2012 Summer Camp Guide
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Articles In Garden & Landscaping
Jan 2012 |
Mid-Winter Houseplant Problems
January is when people start noticing that their houseplants do not look “perfect”.
Dec 2011 |
Evergreen Winter Containers
Our Pagan ancestors used evergreens to decorate their homes to make them more inviting to the traveling spirits who were escaping the harsh winter conditions.
Nov 2011 |
“Winterize” Your Lawn
The summer of 2011 was almost as bad on our cool season turf grass lawns as the summer of 2010.
Oct 2011 |
Fall Gardening Tips
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean it’s time to let your garden go.
Oct 2011 |
Protect Your Roses with Collars, Not Cones
Most roses are marginally hardy in the Chicago area, so horticulturists recommend protecting them over winter.
Sep 2011 |
Select Spring Flowering Bulbs Now
This is the best time to purchase Spring flowering bulbs.
Aug 2011 |
Tips for Keeping Your Landscape Fresh in the Dog Days of Summer
Climate change or not, this summer has been a challenge for any gardener.
Jun 2011 |
“For Plant’s Sake” – Pay Attention to the Rainfall
After all the rain we have had this Spring, it seems silly to ask people to keep track of the rainfall.
Jun 2011 |
Give The Plants Fertilizer To Use As Soon As It Warms Up
The colder than normal temperatures this Spring have kept the landscape plants “on hold.”
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