University of Illinois Extension

Archives for April 2010

April 27, 2010
Angelonia - A Dependable Annual
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Once unknown in the summer garden, Angelonia is now a good, dependable annual for summer-long flowering.


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April 20, 2010
Using Weed Barrier Cloth in a Vegetable Garden
Jeff Rugg, Unit Educator, Horticulture/IPM

Using a weed barrier cloth in the vegetable garden allows water and air through, but blocks weed growth.

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April 13, 2010
Select White Plants for a Container
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

White can be a good color choice for container gardens if you use different shapes and textures.

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April 6, 2010
Preventing Crabgrass
Richard Hentschel, Extension Specialist, Green Industry Programming

Now is the time of year to think about preventing annual crabgrass in your lawn.

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