Plant bulbs now for spring bloom By Beth Botts October 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. There’s no more satisfying way to spend a crisp fall day than planting bulbs for...
Rabbits nibbling your garden? Here’s what to do. By Tim Johnson October 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The best way to prevent rabbit damage in the growing season is to exclude them...
Blue Island group harvests hope year-round for those facing food insecurity By Elena Tittel September 30, 2026 at 4:56 p.m. Blue Island's Hope Center is closing in on its goal of donating 2,000 pounds of...
Stay alert for the first freeze By Beth Botts September 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Although the National Weather Service says the average first freeze date at O’Hare Airport is...
Modify your lawn to discourage moss growth By Tim Johnson September 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Moss likes sites that have poor drainage, that are shady and damp with acidic soil.
How to navigate a scale infestation on your plants By Tim Johnson September 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Address euonymus scale in your garden once populations get large.
Problems in trees can take years to show By Beth Botts September 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Things that happened years ago to your tree can still mean real trouble.
Powdery mildew disease can be controlled By Tim Johnson September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Just because one type of plant in your garden has powdery mildew does not mean...
Look out for fall color change By Beth Botts September 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Changing climate is making our weather more volatile and extreme overall, with more periods of...
Homer Glen enacts protections for mature trees on private property By Michelle Mullins September 10, 2026 at 3:07 p.m. Homer Glen officials said the new law's goal is to prevent property fro being clear-cut...