University of Illinois Extension

Archives for July 2009

July 31, 2009

Coleus have always provided a splash of color in your shade garden, and now there are varieties that can be planted in full sun. Greg Stack demonstrates three varieties of Sun Coleus.

July 28, 2009

Using monochromatic or complimentary color schemes in your containers to liven up your garden.

July 24, 2009

Make sure you water the container thoroughly after planting.

July 21, 2009

Japanese beetles feed on a wide variety of plant species in the garden. Greg Stack discusses the best ways of controlling this garden pest.

July 17, 2009

Learn the basics of creating an easy-to-maintain water garden in a container.

July 14, 2009

Japanese beetles will attack a wide variety of plants including woody shrubs, roses, perennials and bulb plants.

July 10, 2009

With some perennials, cutting back after their first bloom will clean up the plant, make it look better, and allow the plant to send up a second flowering.

July 7, 2009

Create interesting container gardens by mixing the type of plants you use.

July 2, 2009

Keep your containers looking nice by doing a little grooming throughout the growing season.