… hot, plant these greens in partial shade. The best quality and best tasting salad greens come from plants that were watered frequently and lightly rather than infrequently but deeply. This …
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… walks and driveways and worry about the potential damage to our lawn and landscape plantings from deicing agents. What can we use that is safe and effective? A: The safety of both residents … winter sun, even when the air temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When removing snow from previously treated surfaces, spread it around to dilute the concentration of any remaining …
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… room-temperature water. Make crosscuts in stem ends or smash woody ends with a hammer to allow quick uptake of water. Keep branches in a cool room out of direct sunlight and change the water … become anchored to the snow, gently sweep snow with a soft broom and then elevate the branch from underneath. Using heavy or sharp objects like shovels to remove snow on trees risks cutting … cracks or sunscald injury that might occur when winter temperatures fluctuate dramatically from a sunny warm day to a subzero night. Consider wrapping vulnerable tree trunks with …
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… exciting aspect of spring. Look them Over Pick up the pots and look for roots emerging from drainage holes. That’s a sign the plant could use repotting. Leaf tips that are brown or … fine, hard-to-see webbing under leaves and along stems. They cause damage by sucking juices from the plant. A magnifying glass or hand lens is very helpful. A few sprays of water every … elephant ears. If the plants can be moved, you could put them in the shower and give them a quick spray with warm water. Or, wait until after mid-May and take the plants outdoors to hose …
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… time to learn a few facts about soil science. Fall is an ideal time to take a soil test, start a compost pile, apply mulch to newly planted trees and shrubs, and add compost to the soil … microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), air, and water. Soil particles come in all sizes, ranging from the largest (gravel) to the finest (clay), which cannot be seen even with an ordinary … try to use organic fertilizers rather than synthetic ones. Organic fertilizers are derived from once-living sources. They add more organic matter to the soil without drastically altering …
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Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. Although there are over 28 species of lavender grown today, most are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area due to our cold winters and heavy, wet winter soil. The English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia , and several of its cultivars, however, are worthy additions to …
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… control. If apple scab was a problem last year with crabapple or apple trees, be ready to start spraying with an approved fungicide as soon as the leaf buds begin to swell and open. Spray …
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Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Refine the traditional Sun-style. Learn traditional Sun-style tai chi with focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. About your class …
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… but well-drained soil. Divide it when the clumps of corms have become so congested that they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant the corms with companion plants that …
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… moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin …
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