A leaking faucet could be costing you more money than you realize. Here’s why you should fix a leaking tap as soon as possible. The scoop We all know how annoying the sound of a leaky faucet can be, especially when trying to sleep. While it might otherwise seem minor, that dripping tap could also…
Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various paper items into compost at home reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves households money on garbage fees. Most importantly for gardeners, compost provides a…
I see Chicago Botanic Garden staff working outside all winter long and I was wondering how they deal with the cold weather. — Adrian Kuhn, Buffalo Grove This year in the Chicago area, our first hard frost was quite late. It was deep into November 2024 when we finally had frost — the latest that…
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There’s something magical about Diwali, right? From childhood memories of decorating the house with colourful diyas and lanterns to bursting crackers with friends, this festival has always been special for everyone. Diwali lighting ideas: Tips and tricks to light up your home this festive season No matter how things change, the joy of welcoming Diwali…
One of my favorite episodes of the vegetable gardening year is when my wife Suzanne and I go out in October to plant the next yearâs garlic crop. Unlike the spring and summer planting seasons for other edibles, when Iâm juggling all sorts of other chores and have to hurry through sowing seeds or transplanting…
When shopping for plants, you might notice labels that specify “Zones 3-7” or similar numbers. These references indicate the plant hardiness zones where specific greenery will thrive. Understanding your gardening zone is key to selecting plants that are suited to your region’s climate, ensuring that your garden flourishes year-round. By knowing your zone, you can…
Immediately after I completed my horticultural training back in the mid-1970s, I took a job restoring, as best I could, a beautiful old estate on the Palisade cliffs of the Hudson River. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the successor to the firm founded by the co-designer of New York’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, it…
