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Articles In Garden & Landscaping

Jan 2012  |  By By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

Mid-Winter Houseplant Problems

January is when people start noticing that their houseplants do not look “perfect”.

Dec 2011  |  By Kristina Tober

Natural Wonders

Some of the most beautiful winter displays can be expressed in nature.

Dec 2011  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

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  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Chalet Horticulture Information Specialist | Paid Advertisement

“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  |  By Barb Hegman

Fall Gardening Tips

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean it’s time to let your garden go.

Oct 2011  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

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  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

Select Spring Flowering Bulbs Now

This is the best time to purchase Spring flowering bulbs.

Aug 2011  |  By Kristina Tober

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  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

“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  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

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.”

May 2011  |  By Kristina Tober

Women Who Dig It: Garden Clubs

“As the garden grows, so grows the gardener” —Unknown

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