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Weeds like dandelions, Asian dayflower and lamb’s quarters can continue to grow in your Chicago-area garden or lawn in the fall. Here's what to do.
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Under- or overwatering a lawn or garden can lead to issues with plants and grass. Here are tips for how to do it right.
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Rose rosette disease, which can also create a witch's broom-like growth, needs to be eradicated to prevent its spreading to other plants.
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While the fungal disease known as Guignardia leaf blotch might look like scorched leaves from a distance, there are a few key differences.
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When selecting a young tree to add to a yard or garden in fall, choose container-grown trees and give them time to grow roots before the frost.
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While tulips are not the best choice for planting under trees in the Chicago area, daffodil species with smaller bulbs can do well around trees.
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If a white mass of pine pitch is building up, Zimmerman pine month larvae might be burrowing inside your Scots, red or Austrian pine trees.
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Wilting, dying hostas could be victim to southern blight, a fungal disease that thrives in hot, humid weather.
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Galls are bulges of tissue a tree will grow in response to an insect laying its eggs on the tree, or a number of other pest-related causes.
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Dry shade is more common than many gardeners think, and it takes careful planning to find plants that will thrive there.
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There are several reasons why your lawn might have dead grass, but without proper site preparation, most lawn repair through seeding will fail.
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Parkways — the strip of land between sidewalk and street — are subject to exhaust fumes and dog droppings, so gardeners must plan accordingly.
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How to deal with powdery mildew on dahlias and other plants, according to Tim Johnson of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Thick, grassy weeds known as crabgrass could be sprouting up in your yard. Here's what it looks like and how to treat it.
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Poison ivy could be lurking in your backyard or garden, and it can be hard to identify. Here are tips for eradicating it without getting a rash.
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With a hot spell in July, garden soil might be drying out faster than usual. Here's which plants will need extra attention.
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According to the Morton Arboretum, keeping track of rain with a simple rain gauge can help you understand how often you need to water your plants, although checking the actual soil moisture is also important.
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The viburnum leaf beetle is a relatively new pest to the Chicago region, but an infestation could destroy your garden's viburnums.
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Brown splotches on leaves of maples, oaks and other trees could be a sign of the fungal disease anthracnose.
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People working from home or otherwise spending more time at home can use the opportunity to track summer sunlight for better plant placement.
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Goutweed is hard to remove from gardens due to underground stems called rhizomes. Frequent herbicide use can help, but there are a few tricks to know.
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A group of fungal diseases known as anthracnose can leave tree leaves, branches or stems, particularly during cool, wet springs.
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Within each garden, a series of microclimates, determined by shady spots, dryer vents and sump pumps and how they impact the growing space.
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Mowing basics: How to mow a lawn. Advice from Tim Johnson, of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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English ivy and other climbing vines that twine too far up and into a tree can be harmful, according to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.
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As Illinois moves into phase 3, garden centers are opening up. Here's what to consider before you head out to shop for new plants for your garden.
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Frost may be the culprit of damaged hostas, but the cause is more likely anthracnose, a disease caused by several fungi in the genus Colletotrichum.
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While indoor plants often need fertilizer, the rich soil in many gardens often renders it unnecessary outdoors.