University of Illinois Extension

Archives for September 2010

September 28, 2010
Richard Hentschel, Extension Green Industry Specialist

Do you know the difference between a sucker and a watersprout on a tree? Both are troublesome growths on trees. Learn why they form and how to prune them.

September 24, 2010
Richard Hentschel, Extension Green Industry Specialist

Pruning low limbs on shade trees will make landscape maintenance easier and allow grass more light to grow beneath the tree.

September 21, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

When you are choosing plants for your landscape, be sure that their mature size is compatible with the location.

September 17, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Rudbeckia comes in both annual and perennial forms -- and you can tell the difference by paying attention to their botanical names.

September 14, 2010
Richard Hentschel, Extension Specialist, Green Industry Programming

Learn how do deal with annual and perennials weeds in your landscape.

September 10, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

There are several ways to dry plants and flowers to preserve them for dried flower arrangements and other presentations. This video discusses using the pressing method to dry plant material.

September 10, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

There are several ways to dry plants and flowers to preserve them for dried flower arrangements and other presentations. This video discusses how to utilize your dried materials after drying.

September 7, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

There are several ways to dry plants and flowers to preserve them for dried flower arrangements and other presentations. This video discusses using the hang drying method.

September 7, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

There are several ways to dry plants and flowers to preserve them for dried flower arrangements and other presentations. This video discusses using the pressing method to dry plant material.

September 3, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

'Cajun Belle' is a new variety of bell pepper with the zing of a hot pepper.