Attract Hummingbirds with our Habitat Tips
Here are 5 quick tips one of our long-time hummingbird garden experts!
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ENQUIRING MINDS WANT TO PLANT!
Knowledge and resources about plants and planting are so vast they can be overwhelming. The best approach is to take advantage of information based on your areas of interest and then seek the guidance of a plant professional. Your local nursery or garden center has inspired people ready to offer advice.
LEARN, ASK, PLANT!
Happy OAKtober
October was officially proclaimed Oak Awareness Month in Illinois by Governor Bruce Rauner in 2015 through the amazing advocacy efforts of The Chicago Region Trees Initiative and its partners. The purpose of Oak Awareness Month is to raise awareness of the decline in the Oak tree canopy in Illinois and the importance of their role in our very fragile ecosystem.
Long Blooming and Low Maintenance Shrubs
When spring’s flowering trees and shrubs start winding down, landscapes can fall short on color – unless you plan ahead. Shrubs that begin blooming as spring comes to an end provide beauty and color just when you need it. These five low-maintenance flowering shrubs light up landscapes with months of summer blooms. As an added bonus, these beauties are pollinator favorites, too.
Hosta Care
Hosta is virtually carefree and comes back reliably year after year. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, this tough plant performs well in most landscapes, even for beginning gardeners.
Prevent Lawn Damage from Dogs
Homeowners are always telling us about the damage their dog does to their yard. If you are a dog owner, then your landscape probably has at least a couple, probably more, yellow spots where the grass has been damaged by urine or water.
Plants Deer and Rabbits Like and Dislike
There may be a lot of hungry rabbits and deer in your area, which means damage is near for your plants and garden. Check your existing plantings for feeding. Chicken wire is a quick fix to prevent more feeding.
Do Mosquito and Bug-Repellent Plants Work?
o attracts bugs and mosquitoes! Fortunately, there are several ways to repel bugs, and the best way is to plant bug repellant plants so you wont have to worry about buying a pesticide solution; these plants’ oils repel bad bugs naturally!
Something in the Orange: Atomic Tangerine Plants for the Landscape
There’s something special about the color orange. It’s bright and effervescent like a mimosa, yet warm and serene like a sunset. In color therapy, orange is used to stimulate creativity, pleasure, optimism, and productivity. Filling your landscape with vibrant tangerine plants will undoubtedly lift your spirits!
Heat Wave Gardening: Managing the Landscape in Extreme Summer Weather
Gardening in hot, dry climates brings some challenges, and we’re no strangers to extreme summer heat here in Illinois! Constant watering and stressed-out plants can damper your summer gardening experience—but did you know some plants thrive under heat stress? If you’re worried about your garden struggling in extreme weather, we have some insights to share that will help you cultivate a healthy garden that looks great all summer.
Create a Butterfly Garden!
Butterfly gardens provide food and sanctuary for many vibrant species of Lepidoptera. This type of garden can be planted in even the busiest urban location. Offering even a small habitat can help support the butterfly population in your area.
