October 30, 2009
U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack talks about two sedges and an ornamental grass that can add some texture to your garden.
Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
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Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Archives for October 2009
October 27, 2009
U of I Extension horticulturist Richard Hentschel discusses various ways gardens can be designed to deal with difficult spaces in the home and commercial landscape.
October 20, 2009
Prairie Dropseed is a native prairie grass that makes a nice, fragrant addition to the perennial border.
October 16, 2009
Horticulture educator Nancy Pollard points out the need for proper drainage in container gardens, particularly in those containers you are using to overwinter plants.
October 13, 2009
Horticulturist Nancy Pollard gives some tips for successfully overwintering perennials in containers.
October 8, 2009
Learn from U of I horticulturist Greg Stack how to successfully bring a houseplant home from a greenhouse or garden center and have it thrive in your home.
October 6, 2009
Daylilies, an old garden standby, now come in a rainbow of colors and a variety of sizes and textures. As always, they provide weeks of color for your perennial borders.
October 2, 2009
You can add some drama to your garden by planting some big and bold perennials. Greg Stack discusses two Rudbeckia that can make a splash in your garden borders.
