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Midwinter ideal time to prune most shrubs. Here’s what you need to know.
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMidwinter is an excellent time to get outdoors and prune shrubs. “You can prune shrubs any time, but it’s often easier when they are leafless and dormant,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager ...
Why pink bigleaf hydrangeas might not bloom in summer
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe huge, pink mophead blooms of bigleaf hydrangea are one of the joys of summer for Chicago gardeners. What a disappointment when those blooms fail to fluff! “Bigleaf hydrangeas just aren’t ...
Considering summer fertilizer for your garden? Proceed carefully, or risk doing more harm than good.
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor some plants, midsummer fertilizing can provide a needed boost after three months or more of vigorous growing. But for many others, fertilizer can be unnecessary or even harmful. “Only fertilize ...
7 unbe-leaf-able ways to make use of fallen foliage in your garden
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLeaves, glorious leaves! They twirl from the trees, drift on the sidewalk, rustle underfoot. And in your garden, they do wonders. “There are many ways you can use autumn leaves to help your ...
Choose lilacs carefully, or end up with high-maintenance shrub
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful ...
Smoke tree shrub puts pizzazz in your late summer garden
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn the green sameness of late summer, any plant with extra pizzazz stands out. Such is a spectacular shrub with chartreuse foliage that frames the entrance of the Children’s Garden at The Morton ...
Why grass struggles under trees, and what to plant there instead
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA tree surrounded by green lawn is a pretty picture for many people, but it’s hard to achieve — and tough on the tree. “Turf grass and trees don’t go together well,” said Stephanie Adams, a ...
Bring the prairie home to your garden with these native plants
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLate summer is the time of glory for prairie plants: Grasses are golden, sunflowers are yellow, coneflowers are pink. It’s the loveliest time to visit a place such as the Schulenberg Prairie ...
