Is it OK to plant at the end of June?
Chicago Botanic Garden staff continue to plant all summer long.
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Kenilworth’s Federalist Antiques closes after 54 years of business
The Federalist Antiques in Kenilworth will close its doors after 54 years of business on...
To fight Japanese beetles, don’t overwater grass
Here are some tips from the Plant Clinic for coping with Japanese beetles and grubs.
Try to wait until winter to remove dead trees
You may want to wait until winter or late fall to remove a dead tree...
Take your pick of summer-blooming hydrangeas
These shrubs are tough, adaptable and hardy, so it’s no surprise they’re popular with gardeners.
Hinsdale Farmers Market founder Sue Nibeck looks back on 50 years of fresh food
Sue Nibeck, who founded the Hinsdale Farmers Market in 1976, returned to help celebrate 50...
Get ready now to water all summer
Early summer, when plants are still green from spring rains, is the time to think...
Disease-resistant Chinese junipers thrive in full sun
Chinese junipers need full sun and soil with good drainage to thrive.
Catalpa trees can handle city conditions
When a northern catalpa tree blooms in early summer, it’s a lovely sight. Impressive clusters...
Star of Bethlehem weed must be managed
Star of Bethlehem is an invasive, bulb-forming perennial that spreads aggressively in lawn and garden...