For a drought-tolerant, easy-to-maintain pop of color that will look great in a container garden, consider growing this ...

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Vole damage repair is best delayed slightly until lawns dry enough so raking doesn’t tear moist, tender grass plants. Because voles chew grass at ground level or slightly below, there’s usually large ...

Discover the ultimate spring checklist to get your garden ready for the season and maximize your planting potential this year.

Last week, as I was scouring our backyard for signs of spring, I was pleasantly surprised to notice an inconspicuous purple flower popping up in a few isolated spots. The ...

Perennial ornamental grasses offer lasting beauty in your yard, returning year after year—they provide many colors and textures, allowing you to customize your garden aesthetic. Even better, some ...

You might not notice poison hemlock until early summer, but now's the time to look carefully for it and eliminate it.

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The first step in designing a balcony garden is choosing suitable flooring. Artificial grass is a popular option because it instantly creates the appearance of a natural lawn. It adds a fresh and ...

Pruning fruit trees improves sunlight penetration and boosts fruit production. By opening the center of the tree to sunlight, higher-quality fruits form. Pruning an apple tree starts when you first ...

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Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 ...