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Author Doug Tallamy champions native plants and insects
Special to the TribuneEcologist and insect expert Doug Tallamy had just returned from a week in Portland, Ore., a city known for its verdant beauty, so it was surprising to hear his take on its natural support of wildlife. Tallamy, professor and chair of the department of...Tags: Lisle, Botany, Science, Science and Technology, Conservation
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Protecting parkway trees
Special to the TribuneParkway trees lend grace and beauty to a streetscape. Sometimes homeowners add to the picture by installing raised beds or flower boxes around them. Unfortunately, this well-meaning practice can actually damage trees. "This is not healthy for the tree,...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Travel
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Treating magnolia scale on trees
Special to the TribuneThis year is a big one for magnolia scales -- those half-inch white bumps you see on infected branches. "I don't think the natural enemies -- the ladybugs, mites and parasitic wasps -- have caught up with them yet," said Donna Danielson, an expert at the...Tags: Labor Day, Death, Hospitals and Clinics, Health
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Trees and shrubs can conserve energy
Special to the TribuneReducing your carbon footprint can be as simple as caring for trees, says Edith Makra, arborist and community trees advocate at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. "Among the many benefits trees give us, trees store carbon and reduce carbon dioxide in the...Tags: Kentucky
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Discovering the beauty of chaste tree
![In our growing zone, chaste tree (<em class="i">Vitex agnus-castus</em>) is a shrub that often dies back in the winter and re-emerges in spring; its profuse, purple-scented flowers are far from unassuming.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-10/48641037-13133534-187105.JPG "In our growing zone, chaste tree (<em class="i\">Vitex agnus-castus</em>) is a shrub that often dies back in the winter and re-emerges in spring; its profuse, purple-scented flowers are far from unassuming.")
Special to the TribuneIn our growing zone, chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a shrub that often dies back in the winter and re-emerges in spring; its profuse, purple-scented flowers are far from unassuming. "It's unique because it's blooming now in August, when not many... -
Native shrubs worth planting
Special to the TribuneAfter decades of looking for new and exotic plants, gardeners are starting to use what's local: our native prairie shrubs. "Native shrubs combined with exotics give us a huge palette of plants from which to select something appropriate," says Karla...Tags: Hazelnuts, New Jersey
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Smart landscape choices for the long term
Special to the TribuneSummer is about to reach its zenith. While you've been out firing up the grill, perhaps you've been admiring your private oasis. Or maybe not so much. No matter what state your landscape is in, summer offers an opportune time to cast a critical eye...Tags: Chicago Botanic Garden, Illinois, Arts and Culture, Oak Brook, Real Estate Buyers
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Rose-growing tips
Special to the TribuneWhen roses bloom in June, it may inspire you to plant roses of your own. Choose and prepare the site well to maximize your chances of success. A rose bush needs full sun, says Doris Taylor, plant information specialist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle...Tags: Gaming, Entertainment
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Lisle attracting younger residents and families
![Nicknamed "The Arboretum Village," Lisle has grown from a farming community to a vibrant western suburb enriched with a diverse array of homes and businesses. Yet, the village of about 23,000 residents remains a close-knit community with a friendly small-town pace.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-08/48885594-27152751.jpg "Nicknamed "The Arboretum Village,\" Lisle has grown from a farming community to a vibrant western suburb enriched with a diverse array of homes and businesses. Yet, the village of about 23,000 residents remains a close-knit community with a friendly small-town pace.")
Special to the TribuneNicknamed "The Arboretum Village," Lisle has grown from a farming community to a vibrant western suburb enriched with a diverse array of homes and businesses. Yet, the village of about 23,000 residents remains a close-knit community with a friendly small-...Tags: Business, Entertainment Events, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Molex Incorporated, Arts and Culture
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Designing principles
So you've decided to put in a garden. Planning is more than choosing which flowers or vegetables you want. A successful garden needs careful consideration. That starts with the most basic question: What are you trying to do?
"Assess your needs and...Tags: Homes, Arts and Culture, Gardening, Golf, Sports
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Shady moves
Native plants tempt green thumbs with the promise of an easy-care garden.
The allure of natives, growing in conditions that suit them and providing shelter and food for the creatures who live here, continues to attract a growing number of gardeners....Tags: Chemical Industry, Chicago Botanic Garden, Google Inc., Gardening, Hazelnuts
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