University of Illinois Extension

Archives for July 2010

July 30, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Late summer is a good time to prepare for your fall vegetable garden.

July 27, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

If used properly, mulch rings can be a great benefit to the long term health of the trees in your landscape.

July 23, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Pay attention to signs and labels in the garden center to ensure your new plants the greatest chance for success in your garden.

July 20, 2010
Greg Stack

Extension educator Greg Stack demonstrates how different plant types can be used in container garden groupings.

July 16, 2010
Jeff Rugg

Extension educator Jeff Rugg demonstrates how to deal with corn rootworm beetles on your vining vegetable crops.

July 13, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Extension horticulturist Greg Stack talks about avoiding poison ivy when you are out in wooded or natural areas.

July 9, 2010
Sandy Mason and Deb Guardia

Extension horticulturist Sandy Mason and home gardener Deb Guardia discuss the characteristics of hosta that help resist slug damage.

July 6, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

'Broadway Lights' is a vigorous and floriferous Shasta Daisy for the garden.

July 2, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Homeowners spend more time trying to control Creeping Charlie than perhaps any other lawn weed. U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack discusses methods of controlling this weed.