How to navigate a scale infestation on your plants
Address euonymus scale in your garden once populations get large.
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Problems in trees can take years to show
Things that happened years ago to your tree can still mean real trouble.
Powdery mildew disease can be controlled
Just because one type of plant in your garden has powdery mildew does not mean...
Look out for fall color change
Changing climate is making our weather more volatile and extreme overall, with more periods of...
Homer Glen enacts protections for mature trees on private property
Homer Glen officials said the new law's goal is to prevent property fro being clear-cut...
Divide perennials while soil is warm
As a general rule, fall dividing is best for plants that bloom in spring or...
It’s easy to save seeds from your favorite plant
Seeds that are properly stored can remain viable for several years.
Lead exposure, lost history and a runaround: How changes to the Wacker House go beyond a preservation fight
For years, an Old Town homeowner has been making unlawful alterations to his property —...
Art imitates life in massive Palos Park model train display
A model train display that fills a Palos Park basement was the subject of a...
When’s the best time to water the lawn?
Watering at night can extend the period that the grass is wet.