Frida Fickleweather warms spring urge for garden chores
Chicago reports that mild days spur gardeners to tidy lawns and prune trees while waiting for stable spring. Advice covers cleanup, dormant spraying, fertilizing, crabgrass prevention, mulching, seed sowing indoors, and timing for cool weather crops like cabbage and lettuce versus warm weather crops such as tomatoes and peppers.
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Eye catching begonias and caladiums brighten shade
Chicago Tribune columnist Art Kozelka explains how tuberous begonias and fancy leaved caladiums excel in shaded spaces. Started indoors to thrive by May, these plants offer dramatic color and foliage, with pendulous and mass planting options.
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