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Horticulture & Environment
Looking for "Lawn Care" information? We have it.

Featured Websites
Taste of Gardening Common Vegetable Problems Composting for the Homeowner Selecting Shrubs for Your Home Apples & More Lawn Talk
Additional Websites
  • Manzanas y Más
    Todo acerca de las Manzanas en Manzanas y Más.
  • Pumpkins & More
    You can learn about U-pick pumpkin farms, pumpkin nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
  • Houseplants
    Find out what houseplant is best for your growing conditions.
  • Watch Your Garden Grow
    Your guide to choosing, growing, preparing and storing common vegetables.
  • HomeTips
    A special website for information about caring in and around your home.
  • Ornamental Grasses
    Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
  • My First Garden
    Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who provide horticulture information to home gardeners.

Rainfall Report

Rainfall Report
Rainfall data for Piatt County.

Horticulture & Environment Resources
  • How to Prune Trees
    A guide to pruning trees in your yard.

  • Know When And How To Test Your Water
    If you have a private water supply, you are responsible for the quality of water that your family and guests drink. That is why you need to test your private water supply.

  • Lawn Care Guide
    A complete, concise guide to lawn care, that covers mowing, fertilizing, weed control, sodding, seeding, aeration and dethatching.

  • Pruning Fruit Trees
    A guide that shows you how to prune and train fruit trees.

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News & Updates
The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.

Upcoming Events

Horticulture Telenet: Tree Identification & Maintenance
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
September 16, 2008

Horticulture Telenet: Going Green with Evergreens
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
September 30, 2008

Horticulture Telenet: Backyard Composting
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
October 14, 2008

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Douglas B. Gucker
Academic Professional, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Piatt County Unit
210 South Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: 217-762-2191
FAX: 217-762-2703
dgucker@illinois.edu

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