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University of Illinois Extension serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties

Main Office (Ogle County)
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007
Email:uie-bdo@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

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205 Cadillac Court, Unit 3
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-3710
FAX: 815-544-4606
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Branch Office (DeKalb County)
1350 West Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL 60178-3166
Phone: 815-758-8194
FAX: 815-758-8199
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

News Release

Fall Landscaping & Gardening Questions Answered

August 31, 2012

When is the right time to prune my hydrangea? Is it too late to divide my perennials? Can I still plant trees in the fall? "These are just a few of the common questions that come up every fall from gardeners," says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Candice Miller.

Fall is a great time to catch up on the gardening and landscaping activities you've been putting off during this hot, dry summer. Many gardeners still wonder though, whether it is the right time of year to do certain activities. Fall is a great time for planting perennials and trees for instance, as long as it's done by about mid to late September. This will allow enough time for plants to establish a good root system before winter arrives. Many gardeners also wonder when to prune their hydrangea, which varies depending on the species of hydrangea you have planted.

If you are interested in getting your questions answered, University of Illinois Extension in Ogle County will be offering a one hour program on 'When to Divide, Plant, and Prune' this fall. Miller will discuss the proper time to divide and prune our most common landscape plants and outline what plants are still suitable for planting in the fall. The most up to date information about what to do to prepare your landscape for the winter after this drought will also be provided. The program will be held in Boone County, DeKalb County, and Ogle County. The cost for this program is $5 and everyone is welcome. Pre-registration is required.

The program will be offered at the following dates and times. To register, or for more information, please click the name of the county where you wish to attend.

You may also post your questions on the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture- Northwest Illinois Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/northwestillinoishorticulture.

Source: Candice Miller, Extension Educator, Horticulture (Unit 1 and Unit 2), mille116@illinois.edu