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11 Aug Your August Gardening Guide

Posted at 14:41h in Gardening, Plants and Growing

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Late summer is still planting season in Northern Illinois. Learn what to sow, transplant, and plan for in your August garden....

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14 Jul Navigating Heat, Stress, and Fatigue in the Garden

Posted at 18:05h in Gardening, Plants and Growing

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Heat wilting, pest pressure, and mid-summer burnout can hit all at once. Here is how to read the signs and keep your Illinois garden steady....

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29 Jun How Much Sun Is Your Garden Getting?

Posted at 16:20h in Gardening, Plants and Growing

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Full sun, part sun, part shade, or full shade? Learn how to track your yard light before choosing plants for Midwest gardens....

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16 Jun Moving Your Houseplants Outside

Posted at 19:04h in Gardening, Home, Plants and Growing

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A one-week guide to moving your houseplants outside for summer in Illinois without scorching leaves, overwatering roots, or shocking your indoor jungle....

19 May How to Garden Peacefully with a Black Walnut Tree

Posted at 22:06h in Gardening, Plants and Growing, Tree Care

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14 Apr Why Your Choice of Mulch Matters

Posted at 17:22h in Gardening, Home, Plants and Growing

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10 Mar Preparing Your Illinois Garden Beds for a No-Till Spring

Posted at 21:52h in Gardening, Lawn Care, Plants and Growing, Sustainability

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The Winter wait is almost over and it’s just about time to get some fresh soil under our fingernails again. If you’re in the Carol Stream/Wheaton area like us, the first few weeks of March are a powerful test of our gardening patience as we...

Hummingbird Season Carol Stream Illinois

31 Jul It’s Hummingbird Season in Carol Stream!

Posted at 21:43h in Birding, Flowers, Gardening, Home, Plants and Growing, Sustainability

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If you’ve caught a flash of iridescent green zipping past your garden or heard the soft buzz of tiny wings, you’re not imagining things—hummingbird season is here in Carol Stream! From late spring through early fall, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds make their annual appearance in our area, darting...

26 Jun Japanese Beetles Are Approaching Carol Stream : Be Prepared!

Posted at 15:59h in Flowers, Gardening, Home, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Plants and Growing, Sustainability, Tree Care

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Japanese beetles typically emerge in late June through mid‑July in our area. Adults skeletonize leaves overnight, while their grubs destroy lawn roots, leading to brown patches and spongy turf. Step 1: Prevent Grubs in Your Lawn Apply Beneficial Nematodes : These microscopic worms hunt grub larvae in...

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29 May Preparing Your Garden for Summer Warmth

Posted at 21:35h in Flowers, Gardening, Home, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Plants and Growing, Sustainability, Tree Care

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Tips from Barn Owl Garden Center, Carol Stream, IL As summer approaches and the Midwest heat settles in, it’s time to make sure your garden is set up for success. Whether you’ve just planted new perennials, are tending to this year’s veggies, or are simply soaking...