August 31, 2010
When your perennial blooms start to fade, deadheading can help clean up your garden.
Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
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Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Archives for August 2010
August 27, 2010
U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack gives some tips for sprucing up the garden at the end of the summer.
August 24, 2010
Container gardens have the capability of looking wonderful until frost with the proper watering, fertilizer and care.
August 20, 2010
How do you know when your watermelon is ready to be picked? U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack explains some of the common methods.
August 17, 2010
The Annuals Evaluation Garden at the Midwest Golf House is a place to showcase some of the newest introductions to the world of annuals as well as highlight some of the tried and true standards of the industry. Learn more at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/trialgarden
August 13, 2010
Cabbage worms can affect a number of common crops in the vegetable garden: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Learn how to control them.
August 10, 2010
After you have harvested the main head of broccoli, you can still maintain the plant to harvest smaller heads as the season progresses.
August 6, 2010
Growing sweet corn in the home garden can be a challenge. You need to grow enough corn to ensure good pollination as well as deal with pests like corn rootworm beetle.
August 3, 2010
Low-growing plants that can handle light foot traffic are well-suited for planting in between stepping stones in your landscape and even in containers.
