Current Issue Past Issues Horticulture & Environment Master Gardeners Champaign County Extension Contact Us	This document printed from the University of Illinois Extension The Homeowner's Column at http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/champaign/ Past Articles 11/20/09 Gardeners Giving Thanks 11/12/09 Still Time to Garden 11/06/09 Time to sign up for the Master Gardener program 10/29/09 Spiders are good guys 10/22/09 Compost Happens 10/15/09 Barking up the Right Tree 10/08/09 Tropical plants are winter whimps 10/01/09 A fungus amongus 09/25/09 Beetle Mania 09/17/09 Plant names can be deceiving 09/10/09 Discovering Japanese Maples 09/03/09 Ragweed and allergies 08/28/09 Time to seed lawns 08/20/09 Be on the look out for a potentially devastating tomato/potato disease – late blight 08/13/09 Summer brings vegetable problems 08/06/09 Uncovering Seedless Watermelons 07/30/09 Preserve the bounty of your harvest 07/30/09 Rose Problems 07/16/09 Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me 07/08/09 Common vegetable gardening questions 07/02/09 July garden activities 06/25/09 Household pests can be a nuisance 06/18/09 Rabbits in the garden 06/11/09 Beware of rash causing plants 06/10/09 Hollyhocks - a favorite summer flower 05/22/09 Traps to detect a destructive pest - Emerald Ash Borer 05/14/09 Care of Spring Bulbs after the Bloom 05/07/09 Don't pitch garden pots 04/30/09 Waging war on weedy garlic mustard 04/25/09 Garden Terms Demystified 04/18/09 To-do list for April 04/06/09 Water grass. What is it? 03/26/09 Strawberries – an easy to grow treat 03/19/09 Spring lawn activities 03/13/09 Spring planting dates 03/06/09 Is it time to prune clematis? 02/26/09 Timely landscape activities 02/19/09 Carnations – not your granny's bloomers 02/13/09 For the Love of a Gardener 02/05/09 Announcing perennial plant of the year 01/30/09 What kind of gardener are you? 01/23/09 Diagnosing houseplant problems 01/15/09 Move over iceberg 01/12/09 Fooling Mother Nature 01/06/09 Resolve to garden in 2009 01/05/09 Winter Woes and Icy Trees 12/18/08 Backyard super foods 12/11/08 Firewood usage 12/08/08 Essential elements for windbreak design 11/20/08 A Look at Cranberry Crop Production 11/12/08 Winter Annuals Enjoy Cold Weather 11/06/08 Get ready for Blueberries 10/23/08 Saving Seeds from Favorite Garden Plants 10/09/08 Tulip history and varieties 10/01/08 Bountiful Bugs 09/25/08 Saving tropical plants over the winter 09/18/08 It's Apple Picking Time 09/11/08 Sorting through the mystery of pesticide names 09/04/08 Choosing Tasty Tomatoes 08/28/08 September garden "to do" list 08/21/08 Don't overlook the late bloomers 08/18/08 How to Lower Soil pH 08/14/08 Novel Ways to Manage Pests 08/07/08 Shady lawns can be a challenge 07/30/08 Q & A in the vegetable garden 07/28/08 Emerald Ash Borer on the horizon 07/09/08 It's not too late for a vegetable garden 06/26/08 Understanding acid-loving plants and soil pH 06/19/08 Idea for a garden vacation 06/02/08 Grow beautiful bountiful vegetables in containers 05/29/08 Time to prune spring flowering shrubs 05/14/08 Time to control scale insects 05/08/08 Good, bad, and ugly of peonies 05/01/08 Walk on the Wild Side – Grow Native 04/24/08 Pruning young trees 04/15/08 Identifying grassy weeds in lawns 04/10/08 Be on the look out for apple scab 04/03/08 Going Green in the Garden 03/27/08 The New Look in Heucheras 03/20/08 Time to plant spinach 03/14/08 Developing a child's interest in gardening 03/11/08 Spring landscape activities 02/29/08 Gardening with allergies in mind 02/22/08 A Passion for Purple Vegetables 02/14/08 Announcing Perennial Plant of the Year 02/07/08 Flower pick-me-ups 01/31/08 Interpreting the Language of Flowers 01/24/08 Highlighting the rules of botanic name pronunciations 01/17/08 Demystifying Botanic Language 01/10/08 Add a tropical flair to your home with citrus 01/03/08 Vow to enjoy your garden this year 01/02/08 Start your own tradition with rosemary 12/20/07 Books for Gardeners 12/13/07 How do insects survive winter? 12/05/07 Lawn Care – Hire a Service or do-it-yourself? 11/29/07 Winter is the time to learn 11/27/07 Choose native sumacs for fantastic fall foliage 11/21/07 Try Cacti and Succulents for Easy-Care Houseplants 11/08/07 What to do with roses in the winter 11/01/07 Colorful Autumn Leaves - Predicting and Planning 10/25/07 Time to sign up for the Master Gardener program 10/18/07 Fall is a great time to garden 10/11/07 Durable, easy-to-grow plants 10/04/07 Difficult divas – hard to grow plants 10/01/07 Anticipating the upcoming frost - what to do with frost sensitive plants 09/20/07 Unveiling the many faces of hibiscus 09/13/07 Vinegar - Salad dressing or weed killer? 09/06/07 September garden “to do” list 08/30/07 Idea Garden celebrates ten years 08/28/07 Yellow leaves can indicate plant problems 08/17/07 Pitcher Plants - unique garden additions 08/02/07 Guidelines for Mowing Lawns 07/26/07 Reflections on a night garden 07/23/07 Control Options for Weeds 07/12/07 Announcing Master Naturalist program 07/05/07 The bewildering beauty of bigleaf hydrangea 06/28/07 The elusive beauty of hydrangeas 06/21/07 Tips for Watering 06/13/07 Garden Walk Highlighted 06/07/07 Rainbarrels are making a come back. 05/31/07 Still time to plant tomatoes 05/24/07 Be on the Look out for Emerald Ash Borer 05/17/07 Garden “to do” list 05/11/07 The Beauty of Bombastic Basil 05/07/07 Amazing Azaleas and Riotous Rhododendrons 04/26/07 The Wonders of Woodland Wildflowers 04/20/07 Seed or Sod. Which is best? 04/11/07 What To Do with Damaged Plants. 04/05/07 Ring in spring with pansies 03/29/07 Spring fling of early season insects 03/22/07 Spring “To do” list 03/15/07 Fertilizer 101 03/08/07 Designing with Luscious Leaves 03/01/07 Artichokes in and out of the garden 02/22/07 Uncovering the facts about groundcovers 02/15/07 Solving Garden Dilemmas 02/09/07 Beware of “miracle plants” 02/01/07 Cicadas –The sounds of summer 01/25/07 Make Time for Garden Day 01/18/07 Vegetables add color to your plate and your garden 01/11/07 Highlighting 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year 01/04/07 Highlighting classic plant varieties 01/02/07 Learn to grow in 2007 12/29/06 Plants have families too 12/14/06 Selecting garden gloves 12/07/06 Repairing ice damaged trees 11/30/06 Flowers or no flowers – may depend on the light 11/22/06 Share a drink with your daffodils 11/16/06 Some Sage Advice 11/10/06 Sometimes evergreens aren’t evergreen 10/26/06 It’s not too late to garden 10/19/06 Revealing the Sex Life of Plants 10/13/06 Spinach - Don’t Give up on a Good Thing 10/05/06 Bring herb plants indoors for a winter culinary treat 09/27/06 Keep Mickey out of Your Home 09/14/06 Don’t fail to take this test 09/07/06 September garden “to do” list 08/24/06 Firewood - buy it local use it local. Stop the spread of tree insects. 08/17/06 Mowing Tips 08/10/06 Incredible Edible Flowers 08/03/06 The Buzz on Mosquito Repellants 07/24/06 Common vegetable gardening questions 07/19/06 Chiggers – an itchy issue 07/06/06 Japanese Beetle Myth-information 06/29/06 Plants of The Past 06/22/06 What do we do with garden pots? 06/01/06 Creeping Charlie – Is he on your most unwanted list? 05/25/06 Plan Now To Control Bagworms 05/18/06 Trees With a Lot of Gall (growths called galls on trees) 05/12/06 Time to Enjoy Peonies 05/08/06 Look Local First for Garden Info 04/27/06 Pinching and Pruning – A Perennial Primer 04/20/06 Small Native Trees for A Spring Flower Show 04/13/06 Water Grass: What is it? 04/06/06 Tips for “Injury Free” Gardening 03/31/06 Mulching Trees Improves Growth 03/23/06 “To Do” List for Spring 03/16/06 Henbit or Creeping Charlie? 03/08/06 Formosan Termites And Bagged Mulch 03/01/06 There’s A Garden In Your Garbage 02/09/06 Love-ly Plants for the Garden 02/02/06 Weird Weather Worries 01/26/06 It’s the Berries 01/19/06 Winter – No Time to Be Dormant In the Garden 01/12/06 New Vegetables for 2006 01/05/06 New Plants for 2006 01/03/06 Gardeners’ New Year’s Resolutions 12/21/05 Signs Of A Serious Gardener 12/01/05 Will my plants survive the winter? 11/22/05 Keeping Rosemary Happy This Winter 11/17/05 Carpet Beetles Can Ruin Woolens 11/10/05 Waging War on Weedy Garlic Mustard 11/07/05 Late Season Garden Activities 10/27/05 Fun Pumpkin Facts 10/20/05 When To Prune Clematis 10/12/05 Saving Tropical Plants Over the Winter 10/07/05 Rain Gardens are Practical and Beautiful 09/22/05 Saving Seeds from Favorite Garden Plants 09/08/05 September Garden “To Do” List 09/01/05 Shady Lawns Can be a Challenge 08/25/05 Moths Add Mystery to the Night 08/18/05 The Surprise In Surprise Lilies 08/11/05 Plants Inhibit Growth of Other Plants 08/04/05 If you can’t beat it; eat it! 07/28/05 Using Greywater in the Landscape 07/25/05 A Fungus Amongus 07/13/05 Common Problem Trees To Use With Caution 07/06/05 Edible Flowers – A Tasty Treat 06/28/05 Different Watering Methods 06/23/05 They’re back! Japanese Beetles are Here 06/13/05 Success with Watering 06/02/05 Problems with Pines 05/27/05 Understanding Botanic Names 05/19/05 Sick Sycamores Are Sick Again 05/12/05 Plants That Can Cause Skin Reactions 05/05/05 The Diversity Of Annual Vines 04/28/05 Ideas from the Idea Garden 04/21/05 Pruning Early Flowering Shrubs 04/13/05 Flowering Crabapple Trees Ignite the Landscape 04/07/05 "To do" List for April 03/31/05 The Great Perennial Divide 03/24/05 Time to Plant Peas 03/17/05 Understanding Lawn Fertilizers 03/10/05 Announcing the Perennial Plant of the Year - Lenten Rose 03/04/05 The Origins of Plants in Holiday Traditions 03/03/05 Just What is Dormant Oil? 02/23/05 Callery Pears Can Cause Problems 02/10/05 Miniature Roses Make Nice Valentine's Day Gifts 02/03/05 Bring Spring Indoors 01/20/05 Starting Perennial Flowers From Seed Can Be A Challenge 01/07/05 Evaluating Ice Damaged Trees 01/05/05 New Annual Flowers for 2005 01/03/05 Health Benefits of Gardening 12/16/04 Books for Gardeners 12/06/04 Beyond Poinsettias: Alternative Holiday Plants 11/23/04 Protect Plants from Winter Damage from Rabbits and Rodents 11/17/04 Chicago Botanic Garden Evaluation Trials 11/10/04 Indianmeal Moths in Stored Food 11/07/04 A Plethora of Popcorn 10/30/04 Bats in Your Belfry 10/09/04 October Garden Chores 10/02/04 Planting Lesser Known Spring Bulbs 09/25/04 Beware of the Guys in Yellow Jackets 09/18/04 Evaluate Your Roses 09/11/04 September Garden To Do List 09/04/04 Time to seed lawns 08/28/04 Fall Webworms Are Here 08/21/04 Find Your Path - Selecting Path Materials 08/14/04 Designing Paths 07/10/04 Fireflies - A Light Show in the Garden 06/26/04 Black-eyed Susans: Great Garden Bloomers 06/19/04 Hydrangeas Have Big Appeal 06/12/04 Be on the Lookout for Hosta Diseases 05/22/04 Time to Pick Strawberries 05/08/04 Sorting Soil Amendments 05/01/04 Eastern Tent Caterpillars Are Feeding 04/24/04 Spring Landscape Activities 04/17/04 The Dazzling Diversity of Daffodils 04/10/04 Developing a Child's Interest in Gardening 04/02/04 Recognizing and Managing Thatch in Lawns 03/27/04 Correct Tree Planting 03/20/04 Gardening with Arthritis 03/13/04 Forsythias Herald in Spring 03/06/04 Make Room for Lettuce 02/28/04 Spring To Do List 02/21/04 Receding Snow Reveals Lawn Problems 02/14/04 The Language of Flowers 01/31/04 Warm Up with Hot Peppers 01/24/04 Design a Moon Garden 01/17/04 Spice Up Your Life 01/03/04 New Plants for 2004 12/27/03 Christmas Cactus – What Do I Do Now? 12/20/03 Plants in Holiday Traditions 12/13/03 Hollies Brighten Winter Landscape 12/06/03 Perennials for a Winter Show 11/29/03 Wine and Grape Production on the Rise in Illinois 11/22/03 Matching Light Levels to Houseplants 11/15/03 When to Prune Trees and Shrubs 11/08/03 Attracting Birds to Your Yard 11/01/03 Still Plenty of Things To Do in the Garden 10/25/03 What Is the Shelf Life of Pesticides? 10/11/03 Compost Happens 10/04/03 Pruning Clematis Demystified 09/27/03 Preserve the Last of the Summer Flowers 09/20/03 Beetle Mania 09/13/03 September Garden 09/06/03 Beware of the Guys in Yellow Jackets 08/30/03 Ash Tree Problems 08/23/03 Fresh Is Best 08/16/03 Is It a Bagworm, Fall Webworm or Eastern Tent Caterpillar Eating My Tree? 08/09/03 Butterfly Bushes Are Butterfly Magnets 08/02/03 Relish Reliable Raspberries 07/26/03 Purslane - Weed It or Eat It? 07/19/03 July Gardening Activities 07/12/03 They're Back! Japanese Beetles Are Here 07/05/03 It's Not Too Late for a Vegetable Garden 06/28/03 Time to Control Bagworms 06/21/03 Mulching Trees Improves Growth 06/07/03 Lawn Mowing Guidelines 05/31/03 Growing Ornamental Onions 05/24/03 Time to Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs 05/17/03 Ask Rosemary to Your Next Dinner 05/10/03 Bulbs That Refuse to Bloom 05/03/03 Uncovering Ground Covers for Shade 04/26/03 Tasty Tomato Varieties 04/19/03 Poison Ivy Identification and Control 04/12/03 Bountiful Broccoli 04/05/03 April Activities in the Garden 03/29/03 Dealing with Moss in Lawns 03/22/03 Gardening with Allergies in Mind 03/15/03 Tips for Successful Container Gardens 03/08/03 Failure of Trees and Shrubs to Bloom 03/01/03 Avoiding Ice Damage in Trees 02/22/03 Color in the Garden 02/15/03 Plants in Honor of Valentines Day 02/08/03 2003 Plants of the Year 01/25/03 Tips on Buying Firewood 01/11/03 Fooling Mother Nature 01/04/03 Growing African Violets 12/28/02 Reblooming Poinsettias 12/14/02 Holiday Plant Care 12/07/02 Enjoy the Diversity of Conifers 11/30/02 Choosing a Live Cut Christmas Tree 11/23/02 Make Bird Feeding Safe for the Birds 11/16/02 Winterizing Garden Tools 11/09/02 Winter Survival Tips for Broadleaf Evergreens 11/02/02 Adding Squash to Your Menu 10/26/02 It's Not Too Late to Garden 10/19/02 Fertilizing Home Lawns 10/12/02 Shrubs and Perennials for Fall Color 10/05/02 Minute Pirate Bugs – Little Bug with a Big Bite 09/28/02 Prepare Houseplants for Trip Back Indoors 09/14/02 Plant Daffodils Now for a Burst of Spring Color 09/07/02 Signs of a Serious Gardener 08/31/02 Late Bloomers for the Garden 08/24/02 Proper Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables 08/17/02 Tips on Starting a New Lawn 08/10/02 It's Salsa Time! 08/03/02 Identifying and Controlling Scale Insects 07/27/02 Weed Identification and Control 07/20/02 Wet Then Dry Brings Diseases 07/06/02 A Quick Look at the History of Plants and People 06/29/02 Time to Scout for Japanese Beetles 06/22/02 Beautiful, Bountiful Blueberries 06/15/02 Anthracnose on Sycamores and Other Tree Leaf Diseases 06/08/02 Dog Owners Beware of Cocoa Mulch 05/25/02 The Colorful Chaos of Coleus 05/18/02 Flooding Causes Problems for Landscape Plants 05/11/02 Growing Lilacs 04/27/02 Native Flowering Trees for the Landscape 04/20/02 Spring Wildflowers Showoff 04/13/02 Control Early Blooming Annual Weeds Now 04/06/02 Controlling Crabgrass In the Lawn 03/30/02 Some Flowers Laugh at the Snow 03/23/02 Controlling Ants – The #1 Urban Pest 03/16/02 Go Wild Designing with Colorful Leaves 03/09/02 Growing Native Grasses in the Landscape 03/02/02 Strawberries: An Easy-to-Grow Treat 02/16/02 Beware of 02/09/02 Don't Delay on Dormant Season Activities 02/02/02 How Will The Cold Affect Our Plants? 01/26/02 Organic or Not — Tips for Reducing Pest Problems 01/19/02 Go Tropical with Cannas 01/12/02 Identifying and Controlling Pests on Houseplants 01/05/02 Be on the Lookout for Gypsy Moth 12/29/01 New Plant Selections for 2002 12/22/01 Keeping Rosemary Happy This Winter 12/15/01 Tips on Identifying Evergreens 12/08/01 Give the Living Gift of a Tree 12/01/01 Shrubs for Winter Interest 11/24/01 Giving Thanks for Strawberries 11/17/01 Answering Questions About Pesticides 11/10/01 Christmas Cactus Care 10/27/01 Ridding Your Home of Hazardous Household Waste 10/20/01 Some Landscape Problems Not So Serious 10/13/01 Late Season Garden Activities 10/06/01 Predicting Fall Color Is No Easy Task 09/22/01 Storing Tender Bulbs for the Winter 09/15/01 Goldenrods Add Late Season Color 09/08/01 Compost Happens 09/01/01 Crickets Invade Homes 08/25/01 Garden "To Do" Lists 08/18/01 Bagworm, Fall Webworm or Eastern Tent Caterpillar? 08/11/01 Common Vegetable Garden Questions 08/04/01 Heat Zones 07/28/01 On the Lookout for Rose Problems 07/21/01 The Versatility of Daylilies 07/14/01 Designing with Colorful Leaves 06/30/01 Controlling Japanese Beetles 06/23/01 Time to Divide Iris 06/16/01 Iron Chlorosis Symptoms and Solutions 06/09/01 Controlling Bagworms 06/02/01 Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay 05/26/01 Problems with White Pines 05/05/01 Butterfly Gardening 04/28/01 Herbs Spice Up Your Cooking 04/21/01 Beautiful Flowering Shrubs for Shade 04/07/01 April Activities in the Flower Garden 03/31/01 Be on the Lookout for Apple Scab 03/24/01 Growing Potatoes 03/17/01 Getting to Know Underused Early Flowering Shrubs 03/10/01 Some Underused Small Trees 03/03/01 Repotting Houseplants 02/24/01 Choosing the Right Tools 02/17/01 Producing Quality Seedlings at Home 02/10/01 EarthwormsWhere Slimy Isn't All That Bad 02/03/01 Caring for Your Amaryllis 01/27/01 Bring Spring Closer By Forcing Branches Indoors 01/20/01 Tips on Garden Design 01/13/01 New Flower Varieties for 2001 01/06/01 Never Underestimate the Power of a Tree 12/30/00 Adding Colorful Shrubs to the Winter Landscape 12/16/00 Fun Facts About Christmas Trees 12/09/00 Diagnosing Houseplant Problems 12/02/00 Brighten Your Holiday with Poinsettias 11/25/00 SageGood in the Garden and on the Plate 11/18/00 Essential Elements for Windbreak Design 11/11/00 Controlling Winter Annual Weeds Now 11/06/00 Growing Horseradish in the Home Garden 10/28/00 Ladybugs Can Be a Real Nuisance 10/21/00 Harvesting and Storing Gourds and Pumpkins 10/14/00 Trees with Great Fall Color 10/07/00 Selecting an Arborist 09/30/00 Winter Care for Tropical Bloomers 09/23/00 Selecting Apple Varieties 09/16/00 Orchids Are Elegant Houseplants 09/09/00 Beware of the Guys in the Yellow Jackets 09/02/00 Time to Divide Peonies 08/26/00 Chrysanthemums for Fall Color 08/19/00 Spiders Are Good Guys 08/12/00 Poisonous Plants in the House and Garden 08/05/00 Controlling Black Spot Disease of Roses 07/29/00 Don't Forget to Eat the Daisies 07/22/00 Time to Divide Iris 07/15/00 Excessive Water Causes Rot Problems 07/08/00 Controlling Japanese Beetles 07/01/00 Earwigs Prove to Be More Than a Nuisance 06/24/00 To Spray or Not to Spray Pesticides 06/17/00 Identifying Insect Galls on Trees 05/27/00 Bombastic Basil for Gardens and Kitchens 05/20/00 The Versatility of Perennial Vines 05/13/00 Using Manure in the Garden 05/10/00 Underused Maples in the Landscape 05/06/00 Mulch to Conserve Moisture 04/29/00 Mixing Soils for Containers 04/22/00 Time to Plant Strawberries 04/15/00 Woodpeckers Can Damage Houses and Trees 04/01/00 Long Bloomers for the Best Dressed Gardens 03/25/00 Practice Correct Tree Planting 03/18/00 Use Late Flowering Magnolias 03/11/00 Watch Out for Problem Trees 03/04/00 How to Attract Beneficial 02/26/00 Tips for Early Spring Activity 02/19/00 New Varieties of Vegetables 02/12/00 Annual Flowers for the 2000 Garden 02/05/00 Gourmet Vegetables 01/29/00 Predicting Plant Survival in Cold Temperatures 01/22/00 Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear 12/25/99 How Plants Respond to the Length of Daylight 12/18/99 Selecting Alternative Holiday Plants 12/11/99 Spend the Winter As an Armchair Gardener 12/04/99 Gifts for Gardeners 11/27/99 Add a Living Christmas Tree to Your Holidays 11/20/99 Bring Herb Plants Indoors for a Winter Culinary Treat 11/13/99 Bring Herb Plants Indoors for a Winter Culinary Treat 10/30/99 Time to Plan for Winter Protection of Roses 10/16/99 Storing Tender Flower Bulbs for the Winter 10/09/99 Tulip History and Varieties 10/02/99 Preparing Black Walnuts for Eating 09/25/99 Bird Feeding  A Winter Hobby for Gardeners 09/18/99 Ornamental Grasses Offer Tremendous Variety in Color, Size and Shape 09/11/99 Time to Plant Garlic 09/04/99 Be on the Lookout for Pine Wilt Disease 08/21/99 Small Native Trees for the Landscape 08/14/99 Time to Sow Grass Seed 08/07/99 Weed Control Options 07/31/99 Grub Control Options for Home Lawns 07/24/99 Lilies Add Drama to a Summer Garden 07/10/99 Controlling Japanese Beetles 07/03/99 Identifying Tomato Problems 06/26/99 Tree Conditions That May Appear Serious But Are Not Life Threatening 06/12/99 Lesser Known Shrubs Offer Beautiful Flowers and Shade Tolerance 05/22/99 Improperly Constructed Compost Piles Attract Pests 05/15/99 Some Plants Are Illegal to Grow in Illinois 05/08/99 Preventing Pests in Stored Food 05/01/99 Lesser Known Spring Flowering Trees 04/24/99 Long Blooming Flowers 04/17/99 Household Ants and Their Control 04/10/99 Some Recommended Varieties of Clematis - Queen of the Flowering Vines 04/03/99 Spring Lawn Activities 03/27/99 Nuisance Insects That Make Their Way Indoors in the Fall Are Now Trying to Get Back Out 03/20/99 Proper Timing of Shrub Pruning 03/13/99 Asparagus - Durable, Easy to Grow and Even Pretty 03/06/99 Flowering Crabapple Trees Offer Variety and Color in the Landscape 02/27/99 New Flower Show-offs for 1999 02/20/99 How to Attract Beneficial Insects to the Garden 02/13/99 What to Look for When Buying Tillers 02/06/99 Tips for Pruning Grapes, Raspberries, Fruit Trees and Shade Trees 01/30/99 New Vegetable Varieties for 1999 01/23/99 Shrubs to Add to the Landscape for Winter Interest 01/09/99 Predicting a Plant's Ability to Survive the Cold 01/02/99 Heat Up with a Salsa Garden 12/26/98 Care for Plants After the Holidays 12/18/98 Signs of a Serious Gardner 12/05/98 Reducing Deer Damage to Landscape Plants 11/28/98 Soil Conditioners Are Explained 11/14/98 It's a Good Thing Roses Are Easier to Enjoy Than They Are to Categorize 11/07/98 Sorting Through Rose Varieties 10/31/98 Nuisance Insects That Make Their Way Indoors in the Fall 10/17/98 Options for Leaf Use and Disposal 10/03/98 Suggestions For Selecting An Arborist 09/19/98 Trees Showing Drought Stress 09/12/98 Insects Found in Large Numbers This Time of Year 09/05/98 Fall Grassy Weed Control 08/29/98 Plants That Can Cause Skin Reactions 08/22/98 Yellow Nutsedge Weed Control in Lawns 08/08/98 Disease of Roses Called Rose Rosette 07/28/98 Summer Brings Tomato Problems 06/27/98 Enjoying Your Garden 06/20/98 Mulching Trees 06/03/98 Reusing and Recycling Christmas Greenery 05/23/98 Identifying Ticks and How to Prevent Them 05/16/98 Attract Hummingbirds to Garden 05/09/98 University of Minnesota Develops Hardy Azaleas 05/02/98 Selecting Trees for Their Showy Flowers 04/25/98 Interesting Leaves in the Flower Garden 04/18/98 Spring Woodland Wildflowers Are Blooming 04/11/98 Weeds as Indicators of Lawn Problems 04/04/98 Annual Vines Have Many Uses and Varieties 03/28/98 Outstanding New Shrub Roses 03/14/98 Spring Planting Dates 02/21/98 Household Ants and Their Control 02/14/98 Tips for Pruning Grapes, Raspberries, Fruit Trees and Shade Trees 02/07/98 Take Care in Choosing, Preserving Cut Roses 01/31/98 Good Bugs, Bad Bugs 01/24/98 How to Select Garden Catalogs 01/10/98 How Plants Are Affected by Cold and Winter and How to Protect Them 12/27/97 Plants Not Favored by Deer and Rabbits 12/20/97 The Origins of Plants in Holiday Traditions Current Issue | Past Issues Horticulture & Environment | Master Gardeners | Champaign County Extension | Contact Us