Park panel in Highland Park: Manual weeding ‘ineffective’
The Park District task force convened to research and recommend new turf management practices to treat the community’s weed-ridden athletic fields has concluded the previous manual weeding proposal would prove ineffective. While no official plan was determined during the group’s first meeting Jan. 18, Executive Director Liza McElroy reported that the Parks Advisory Committee will reconvene Feb ...
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Freeze damaged tomato plants seldom make a good recovery
Q. When the freeze came, I covered my tomato plants but after several weeks all the leaves appear wilted. Will some growth appear once the weather warms up?
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Cultivating global green thumbs
For many, yard work can be a chore. For Nadia Malarkey, the care and cultivation of her backyard labyrinth of trees, vines and plants is perennially a joy. At their best, gardens can be places of respite, connection and, above all, environmental stewardship.
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Trim your Texas sage plants now before new growth starts
Dear Neil: Can I trim and reshape my Texas sage plants (see photo)? They're so leggy. When should I do it?
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Law enforcement warns of home improvement scams
Local law enforcement officials hope to repeat last year’s success of deterring scammers from Boone County by getting ahead of their game.
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Gardening year: review and plan
January is a great time to take stock of your garden and make plans for the future.
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How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 5
Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
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Take care of your yard month by month
It’s time to start working on your yard. Below is a month-by-month calendar for you to use as a template.
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Hansford Pest Control Begins New Service for Area
Danny Howell is now offering a new service for the area. Hansford Pest Control is a professional licensed and insured professional real estate inspector.
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Thorny problems: duckweed and rusty roses
Helen Yemm answers your questions on rose rust and the attack of the duckweed.
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