"Masked Bandits" in the Lawn Big brown beetles are more than simply a nuisance that hang around doors trying to get into the house, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Are Grubs to Blame? Grubs are often blamed for causing the death of lawns they did not kill, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Dealing with Nimblewill Mowing or trying to pull nimblewill, a grassy weed, only encourages its nodes to sprout, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Don't Fight the Shade: Plants for Shady Areas One of the most potentially difficult challenges for a gardener is dealing with a shady area of the yard or garden.
Here are some suggestions on what to plant in your shady garden.
Lawn Repair Time Following a few tips can make repairing a damaged lawn more successful, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Lawns Need Attention Now Many summertime lawn ills can be prevented with some attention now. The secret to a good lawn is to have it in the best condition possible before the stresses of summer begin, states David Robson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Proper Sprinkler Use Most people supplement summer rainfall with sprinklers or irrigation hoses. Using a lawn or garden sprinkler isn't difficult, provided you follow a few simple rules, states David Robson, horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension at the Springfield Center.
Spring Weed Management and Mowing Depending on the kinds of weeks in your lawn, spring weed management can be easily done, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Richard Hentschel reviews some typical weed problems faced by homeowners and ways to address them.
Tips for Controlling Crabgrass Death and taxes are inevitable, as the old saying goes. So, it seems, is crabgrass. Learn how you can limit crabgrass invasion in your yard.
