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Despite a recent surge in heat and humidity, we have had a few hints of the fall season coming up on us. That raises a question: what does a proactive landscaping approach look like this time of year?
The answer: plant large trees and evergreens.
We have experienced some major environmental stresses on soil this season: heavy rains during spring and early summer, then
Where are you going this summer? Wherever it may be, hitting the road doesn’t mean your garden has to suffer. Taking a few simple steps can help your garden thrive even when you’re away.
Here’s how:
There was a big reward for those who were not discouraged by the pessimistic weather forecast and came out for “A Day in Our Village” at Scoville Park on June 7th.
The sun broke through, it actually began feeling like June, and the 42nd annual version of the event was yet another reminder of the wonderful, diverse organizations and people in our community.
As we have done for several years now, we were pleased last week to host the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development’s annual meeting. Among other features, there was a silent auction fundraiser and a variety of outstanding menu items from our community’s terrific lineup of restaurants.
When people think about lawncare, inevitably one of the tasks that comes to mind is mowing the lawn. There's no question that you should do it, if you want a healthy turf. But how often should you do it?
Gone are the days when people only ventured to their backyards to mow the lawn, water their plants, or clean up after their dog.
Today, it is becoming increasingly popular to view the outdoor space as an extension of the home, unifying the interior comforts with the raw beauty of nature.
What are the top points to consider when looking into proper landscape maintenance? How can you avoid dead spots on your lawn? How often should you mow your grass?
These questions are among those included in a Q & A feature of our president, Scott McAdam, on IllinoisHomes.com.
Addition by subtraction. Whether it’s the Chicago Bears letting go of some personnel in the off-season or tidying up our junk drawer, we’re all familiar with the idea of letting go in order to move forward.
That same principle is at work when putting your trees and shrubs on a “diet” of dormant pruning. Doing so spurs on healthy plant growth come spring.
It's March, which at least sounds so much warmer than February, even if the weather is still behaving very much like winter will never end. And as our thoughts move toward spring & summer, our president, Scott McAdam, addresses a lawn care question:
Q: What are some easy maintenance practices to avoid dead spots on my lawn?
