Volume 4 Issue 4
Articles in this issue...
Hanging Around in the Garden
Look up. What do you see? Nothing. Now place a hanging basket in a garden space and what do you see? A colorful globe of flowers that will brighten any over head spot for the entire summer, says Greg Stack, a University of Illinois Extension horticulturist.
Tips for Roses, Trees, and Houseplants
A few tips can make life easier for the summer gardener who deals with roses, trees, and what to do with houseplants while on vacation, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Designing Flower Beds
Five simple steps can make planning a flower bed successful, said Sharon Yiesla, U of I Extension horticulture educator.
Home Landscape Pruning
The word “pruning” actually means to cut in layers, and that is what we should all think about when pruning shrubs, said Richard Hentschel, U of I Extension horticulture specialist.
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly gardening is not just a means to attract beautiful adult butterflies to the garden, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
