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University of Illinois Extension serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson Counties

Main Office (Jackson County)
402 Ava Rd.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: 618-687-1727
FAX: 618-687-1612
Email:uie-fjprw@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

Branch Office (Franklin County)
1212 Ag Street
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Perry County)
3764 State Rte 13/127
Room 110
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: 618-357-2126
FAX: 618-357-3934
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Randolph County)
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Branch Office (Williamson County)
201-B W Main
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: 618-993-3304
Hours: M–T, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Tip of the Week

Transplanting Trees and Shrubs

The mild winter this year has expanded the planting window. As long as you can get a shovel in the ground and you can get out, you can transplant trees, shrubs and perennials. After transplanting, water thoroughly and carefully to eliminate air pockets in the root zone. Apply a three-inch thick layer of wood chips mulch to the root zone, shaping it like a volcano to minimize frost heaving after planting.

Questions? Contact Sonja Lallemand, Extension Educator, Horticulture at lalleman@illinois.edu

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