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| Amaryllis In Wax | Amaryllis In Wax? | Amaryllis growing and wax have had all the liquid inside the bulb sealed inside. If you leave the wax on that water is eventually going to rot the bulb. If you wanna reuse the bulb, you’ve gotta get the wax off and right around the time the flowers are finished blooming is a good time to do it. You could’ve done it earlier. But when the wax comes off, you need to put it in soil, leaving the top 2 inches of the bulb showing. Water like a house plant when the top inch of soil dries out. Fertilizer according to your package instructions. Put the plant in a sunny window or under a grow light. Once the threat of frost in your area has passed, you could put the container outside and continue to water and fertilize as needed. Bring the bulb into a cool dark area and stop watering in early to mid August. That will put the bulb into dormancy and it needs to stay that way for 10 weeks. Then you can bring the container out of dormancy start watering and put the plant in a sunny window and eight weeks later, you will have blooms. #gardening #amaryllis #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR_Z7L2Dqg_/ | 2025/12/07 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/589278557_1200960785291679_5134510180931154147_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=z8_n2eJYZDoQ7kNvwEGZbB-&_nc_oc=AdkHGM3OHUtbQtuPvgf5wpne1sz10_g2hd-Df1yeOJfROF0QABUrdLQvNUoJhq6BSyI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=uoodmK_TFBUrE8qedo9eow&oh=00_Afka0AGBcArXkhIPPqk9u02lxnv4NgMGMt4RSCvHxc2qPg&oe=693C3C3C | 07/12/2025 | 4,63 | 3.437 | 110 | 73 | 3 | 186 | 541,00 | 24.034 | 79.723.944 | December | 2.025 | |||
| Rotating Amaryllis Indoors | Rotate Your Plants | Amaryllis we have tend to grow towards light, just like many of your indoor house plants. With amaryllis in particular, the flowers can get top heavy and we don’t want them to fall over. It is a good idea to rotate your plants every couple of days so they don’t grow crooked. #Amaryllis #gardeningtips #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR92ttSjnL0/ | 2025/12/07 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/588590916_24484562917883216_7642053946467502172_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=rPoBoT4OuKYQ7kNvwFNbGwF&_nc_oc=AdnzMhPMPIWML3QRY7QdrZA9XMO3E0qB3wFj2hj4lqaFO7cK5kROb-DMkUMfZ8rZJk4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=uoodmK_TFBUrE8qedo9eow&oh=00_AfnyJtAOsMJ4rL-2YVGy1KbC7mikCWOG8mnF1C3Dgmx3-Q&oe=693C61AB | 07/12/2025 | 16,10 | 13.205 | 263 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 323 | 245,00 | 8.649 | 121.886.375 | December | 2.025 | ||
| Cutting Back Spent Flowers To Save Amaryllis Bulbs | Do This To Your Amaryllis! | Amaryllis bulbs can be used every year, so be careful when you are cutting back the spent flowers that you don’t damage any leaves. #amaryllis #gardening #garden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR7T9ifjuCh/ | 2025/12/06 | 18369926698094128 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587707907_2030056671104960_1106968721121794316_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=i9WDhMnGywUQ7kNvwEPZy0P&_nc_oc=Adkp7egLA89CNW-ISh2_tOKgm69XLHkO_FBFmoUul8ylgInpRA0pNsQwIET-rzNv8Gg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkJyfpklvOmsJ7HKQdQUAOkDymQ7r30aFAAh6r5p3AdZA&oe=693BAA12 | 06/12/2025 | 23,97 | 17.676 | 625 | 174 | 16 | 114 | 929 | 526,00 | 18.834 | 370.885.132 | December | 2.025 | |
| Mr Powers Plants Birthday | Happy 50th to Mr Powers Plants | Today’s post is one of gratitude and celebration for the man who is behind the scenes and always the biggest cheerleader for me and Powers Plants. Happy 50th birthday to Mr Powers Plants! | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5ApUMjkTW/ | 2025/12/05 | 18172805692330394 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/588974130_1947042695907666_3524891784729304187_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=fzv9eM9GsLUQ7kNvwExydw3&_nc_oc=AdlTKrc3NTEq1JAqps8nRiNfUTTYqYnqigzztTReiQDejyDqcVZ17TOrzacURjCqdrs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afnu8_7ddta6InXKR8-KrKve61qkPtnEicgqe0QiM-dZlg&oe=693B989F | 05/12/2025 | 16,81 | 12.057 | 667 | 9 | 76 | 752 | 624,00 | 17.305 | 232.988.417 | December | 2.025 | ||
| Amazing Private Garden | Amazing Garden Tour | Let’s round out the 2025 gardening season with the most amazing private garden I’ve ever seen! #nativeplants #landscapedesign #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSFlJr1EgbY/ | 2025/12/04 | 18090509338902885 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/588237789_814902251316746_1399924013491104091_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=F1m714Nooe8Q7kNvwGQfouN&_nc_oc=Adm786KjJGxTLWCOWLRp0aaYQjhGtzS9bDoDczDO2bSambhJq-6Hzv0_kbgJlk-kCAE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmoX5ySAoeD6RhoIwbnl3ndnH_oJL9_3SBKPAVKdqcbBQ&oe=693BBC5E | 04/12/2025 | 21,90 | 16.516 | 1.584 | 215 | 113 | 209 | 2.121 | 1.284,00 | 29.613 | 528.017.423 | December | 2.025 | |
| Native Tree – Bald Cypress or Taxodium distichum | You Might Need This Tree! | Bald Cypress or Taxodium distichum, is a native tree with a range from southern Florida to Northern Illinois. It can tolerate deep standing water and very dry soils. Researchers are recommending this tree since it is rated highly for adapting to climate change. It’s got a beautiful fine feathery green needles, and it loses those needles in the fall. It can be 50 to 70 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide depending on where you live. I like the very small narrow variety called Lindsey skyward bald Cypress, which only gets 25 feet tall and 10 feet wide. #nativeplants #tree #landscapedesign | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRzjmOSDAbE/ | 2025/12/03 | 17891971845243058 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/589123946_25477457571877874_806959102709283444_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=vBQDd8x3wGkQ7kNvwH0wldz&_nc_oc=Adm8-WzL2SflPh4vaVe_AijTDh_AYHfmmOH8d0pffMbwIUpAFSY_9NyWjT3e2bSuI9I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnO9QHJHUfaxgzKy7Sq9kE-W1KMa1nahzsRFx-wt4PSxQ&oe=693BC610 | 03/12/2025 | 26,97 | 20.000 | 1.148 | 280 | 61 | 154 | 1.643 | 821,00 | 21.239 | 454.285.249 | December | 2.025 | |
| Indoor Bulbs – Paperwhite bulbs | Indoor Bulb Watering | Inspect your paperwhite bulbs for roots. After one week of adding water to your arrangement, you should see white roots, starting to push out from the base of the bulb. After seven days, if you don’t have any white roots, you should throw that bulb away. Going forward you only need to water to the height of the roots, not the height of the bulb that will protect the bulb from rot. #garden #gardening #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRuZ8P7ElSR/ | 2025/12/02 | 18097070272848217 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/586703360_1624483832261794_5006446313403406473_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=AYZxfctDhfgQ7kNvwH8SN3o&_nc_oc=AdmdNw9gZSz1G4P8rOlp5T8r7etxf3TKCcE_tcUdJyoFULeE-zEiIBhGW70rFGptW1g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkANXcgm_-DQIZ0uy2hkm6EOfM68B5DMAxxVxMCfL7PTg&oe=693BA53A | 02/12/2025 | 16,99 | 12.962 | 303 | 76 | 18 | 27 | 424 | 327,00 | 12.712 | 182.045.110 | December | 2.025 | |
| Native Shrub – Coralberry, or Symphoricarpos orbiculatus | Beautiful Native Shrub for Winter Interest | Coralberry, or Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, is a plant native to much of central and eastern North America. It gets 2 to 4 feet tall and can be 4 feet wide overtime. It can sucker and get wider. After year three, you could prune it down to the ground every year to keep it nice and low and compact. The flowers aren’t anything exciting, but they are great pollinators for native bees, and the leaves are host plants for lots of caterpillars, including the caterpillar of the hummingbird moth! The berries and fall and winter are excellent food sources for birds like robins. The berries are mildly toxic to humans of consumed in large amounts. They are also toxic to fish and Native Americans use that to their advantage by soaking lots of berries in rivers and lakes to Poison the fish so the fish would pop up to the surface to be harvested. Deer love to browse on this shrub. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4VWCGDDbq/ | 2025/12/01 | 17997514319836902 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/574248410_1556471635376769_577837484292028200_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=XsR4yUDlad8Q7kNvwFNkS2k&_nc_oc=AdnMu70E2gv7raM0Qbzw692Qfg_NaW2A-p5rB1tLcDRsSI4ASarxTdVVPXBzmvpqJ-U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afk-9nwDuoFqnWWyG1KWzcT9-LlS0SDJgs7WsmYb4s86ng&oe=693BAD28 | 01/12/2025 | 8,37 | 7.046 | 53 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 91 | 129,00 | 11.792 | 85.743.911 | December | 2.025 | |
| Winter Planting – Mini greenhouse to sow seeds | Easy Winter Seed Sowing | It’s time to get your materials together so we can build a mini greenhouse and winter so some seeds! You’ll need a reusable plastic container like a milk jug or a soda pop bottle. You’ll need some moistened soil and seeds for a perennial or an annual that requires cold stratification. I was able to order Native seeds from prairie moon.com and I also collected some swamp milkweed seeds from my garden back in September. #gardening #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRtYLTtjBFS/ | 2025/11/30 | 18058825682281096 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/588258837_2878554702351279_3340207314580044945_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=g6PlsPqZT_IQ7kNvwHdt34O&_nc_oc=AdkxCtHh4zEg6WNw8TrR7rfDIpp6D9v1bDVZ4L3iZWLEvLy3YRCv3XC9PJe3UR_6xT0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afl0-n0-sFZ-nEfbkFMYtWGwH-Fe98ZsbzPeUYqTUK1ZXg&oe=693BA0D1 | 30/11/2025 | 36,95 | 26.523 | 1.244 | 703 | 92 | 267 | 2.306 | 869,00 | 35.648 | 1.050.749.424 | November | 2.025 | |
| Dog Walk | First Snow Day… | Hope you all find the time to enjoy nature in the winter. There’s so much architecture and structure that we don’t get to see easily in summer. And if you have a sidekick to take with you even better ❤️ | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRr1KTgDAnd/ | 2025/11/29 | 18029436989756398 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587399476_1147979620441076_7535388759955765908_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=fDfZn4IBZ20Q7kNvwGMStWY&_nc_oc=AdmB8YwcjI6NIUlBauzsugJWTxm3SaFBVsIqmKAGw6DS8AOENz-HcBndMi60JtgfXmk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflYDAgjoN3KGEbCNpKEYrV5ERRQMC28MlkyRaHm2hq-1A&oe=693BA635 | 29/11/2025 | 26,33 | 19.859 | 1.593 | 11 | 67 | 6 | 1.677 | 844,00 | 11.005 | 222.288.035 | November | 2.025 | |
| Native Ephemerals – Prairie Lily and Michigan Lily | These Native Flowers are STUNNING | I love native ephemerals! The Prairie lily and the Michigan lily are showstoppers and huge pollinator magnets. I order mine bare root from prairiemoon.com in the summertime for delivery in the fall. #gardening #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpQabnDBVZ/ | 2025/11/29 | 18131304685495553 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587911651_854726436966024_4770107491848304246_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CU2DWFQ0oykQ7kNvwH1j9YU&_nc_oc=Adl_DRjHXocnNhkuw0llDnXBFywB-d1LgjFcM70EI63foIoPrG68K2R-lGzFfsEMDDc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflLqDrMBxqvIF2rbf4E58cRZivrZZHSPu7aRjDw_jRxqw&oe=693BAA8A | 29/11/2025 | 14,11 | 11.199 | 597 | 111 | 12 | 18 | 738 | 659,00 | 18.617 | 214.124.965 | November | 2.025 | |
| Spring Blooming Bulbs – daffodils, tulips, hyacinth | Last Window for Spring Bulb Plating! | I always leave it until the last minute, but as long as your soil is workable, you can still plant your spring blooming bulbs like daffodils, tulips, Hyacinth, etc. I usually leave at this late because there are such great markdowns on the price of bulbs in November. #garden #gardening #daffodil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRndK-uEuhm/ | 2025/11/28 | 18028485533758305 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587277846_1399773701529273_2105427673938653847_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=SFogH8e7aTkQ7kNvwEn8PfK&_nc_oc=Adl3EpeKeZlsLqK-_UFwcAMrWq0D3dgwt07kZwoXrgNTN77YcnK4ZR4j0YXPbdlmL-0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afl2CZ2hMl88YaB6hc4azeU-fbjbURH2PLd2MSlPwyV_4w&oe=693B9D6F | 28/11/2025 | 26,82 | 20.866 | 717 | 87 | 34 | 61 | 899 | 431,00 | 16.243 | 361.417.145 | November | 2.025 | |
| Watering Christmas Tree | Best Tree Watering! | Make sure you use hot water out of your tap, not boiling water, to water your fresh Christmas tree. And you don’t need to add any other type of amendments like 7-Up or aspirin or anything else just hot water. #christmas #christmastree #christmasdecor | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRmrnBvjBMb/ | 2025/11/28 | 17900127147182651 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587488207_842653655079846_5266595345299437564_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xpuOpdX5kZEQ7kNvwHM0ioT&_nc_oc=Adksbe0AA5r1I17uSR-olCzvMkj7dhPQHpZxcJgEn1X4KwozKzx-LRtjGVMFxpiXn3s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnuL1bPl4Z22bSB81bwHgWx3TG94-uxwww1l9z_H_CCDA&oe=693BB2B3 | 28/11/2025 | 262,43 | 199.840 | 4.528 | 978 | 80 | 6.039 | 11.625 | 582,00 | 24.370 | 5.186.200.492 | November | 2.025 | |
| When to Plant Native Perennial Seeds | Time to Direct Sow Native Seeds | When it gets really cold outside in late fall/early winter that’s when we want to direct so native perennial seeds or any annual seeds that require a cold, damp stratification period. You don’t have to direct sow, you can sow seeds in the winter in a container. I will have a video on how to do the container, sewing using a milk jug in the next few weeks. before you do any winter sowing, you need to do some research and find out what type of germination code your seed has. The germination code will tell you what external environmental conditions must be met in order for the seed to germinate. Most seeds are either germination code A which only requires warm moist soil to germinate; or C which means they require a cold period before they will germinate. #gardening #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRkG1ADjKzm/ | 2025/11/27 | 17891489772242339 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587785563_1376462840614058_2364270460652089444_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5csaAtVUSxEQ7kNvwEoa8Er&_nc_oc=Adm1zEBwLa3LNRQ1V3–LyTQ2_7IBMmeavpcE_D4KWdS5CRRchXCCrcZPsFYIB_YRzw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmsJcYMFPvp9awYDTDAbqjTNew0sJtUkftrEYZiTraowg&oe=693BCADA | 27/11/2025 | 29,24 | 22.211 | 1.018 | 269 | 29 | 109 | 1.425 | 642,00 | 22.335 | 536.554.237 | November | 2.025 | |
| Staging Plants | You Need One of These | I think it’s a good idea to have an area of your garden that is tucked out of sight where you stage plants and try them out before you put them in the garden. #gardeningtips #gardenideas #gardentips #garden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQrdUeZEifH/ | 2025/11/26 | 17892152979223341 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/573834969_4720615768165090_702970911450986127_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=psOs6UvD0w8Q7kNvwFWpTXY&_nc_oc=Adm_qxhLTRs8jRrK3FHpQJFFWErnGseALjHLG6c9dwe3lxS8443onLCpHg01TTwwPH0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmsdDXHCku0faHHQnvuNE_a7TG1eZXmC3Lk7_jV9zjcEA&oe=693BA882 | 26/11/2025 | 11,73 | 9.753 | 126 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 162 | 166,00 | 18.839 | 190.753.751 | November | 2.025 | |
| Winter Container | Easy Winter Container Step-by-Step | Here is my tutorial for my easy winter container! #gardening #wintergarden #christmasvibes | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRe9P6ljiaO/ | 2025/11/25 | 17950599284996462 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587111172_1327906268622255_5309773242988327321_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=X3BIWaApxdAQ7kNvwE6Yl1h&_nc_oc=Adl4d260zb5x0aCu8LlSv1ii8AyNEE3aOOphjg4TY3BwTSkIVDL3okSf-goyj7Et1e8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkK6rKso-7GMmwWSxTYGYG9l2L_Hs2SKjeIZnElQLiefg&oe=693BBFB7 | 25/11/2025 | 32,02 | 23.745 | 805 | 537 | 26 | 185 | 1.553 | 654,00 | 17.750 | 459.362.869 | November | 2.025 | |
| Poinsettias | Know Before You Buy Poinsettias | Poinsettias don’t like temperatures below 50° so if you go to the store to buy yours on a day that is chilly bring a sheet and drape the plant before you leave the store and leave the plant covered until you get home. #gardening #garden #poinsettia | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRcYa78DJuA/ | 2025/11/24 | 18120033031556075 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/588419516_1391951689264430_7514103032191087460_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=R8XyC9gCtAwQ7kNvwH8Un35&_nc_oc=AdkRMpSyPYf27BLwoQw4txqbfQZ7uXxh95QgjdUh5GXgAXhnwWv3uNnPcN4g9SxnUtU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afm9Pyyz-stDMzTJORaWl0WAFwTSMJbxzI91aP7l5a6A7w&oe=693BBB4B | 24/11/2025 | 36,14 | 26.369 | 966 | 179 | 26 | 396 | 1.567 | 594,00 | 26.517 | 743.244.886 | November | 2.025 | |
| Winter Planting Indoors Project – Paperwhites | Fun Easy Winter Gardening Project | Paper whites do not need a cold period before they will bloom. So I pack three or four bulbs in each container on top of some stones with a little bit of water in the bottom. I don’t want the bulb sitting in water or the bulb will rot. We only want the water just underneath where the roots come out of the bulb. Then the roots will push down into the water. If you don’t like the smell of paper whites, you can try to varieties that have much less smell: winter sun and Inbal. They are toxic to cats and dogs. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRZzkoiEtcI/ | 2025/11/23 | 18065887718438539 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/587660609_4295743340750634_4256230901381003_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PDruf4Gf9ZwQ7kNvwEH_5kH&_nc_oc=AdmZcX4e_HgdkIwSgsd37q53SobEln04Pw5tAEvSRZdLYfML4KAsbX7dX_gdJtKF_MA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnWLJ3UIjGejZOZKjgbHEjldHeDF4exqezBhmXJSJoyww&oe=693BB440 | 23/11/2025 | 35,92 | 26.577 | 1.059 | 386 | 59 | 182 | 1.686 | 634,00 | 20.052 | 575.954.193 | November | 2.025 | |
| Empty Hoses before Winter | Don’t Forget to do this Before Winter | Empty your hoses and your rain barrels before winter and store those hoses indoors. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQc3djljq2X/ | 2025/11/22 | 18172083529324370 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/571616453_1791562938172762_5712691976909742000_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=kNIAZjFo7SYQ7kNvwHfXIW5&_nc_oc=Adm84SeNcQkk50ZTJW77ac-P6FyMqlE-V3rxP_Sj469lih3eD0GQGMbeuO2yz2hTaJs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmANVq9bsIBvhyOj8DHGfmXCU3ad15l7Z2L_YxoWeyPlA&oe=693BB253 | 22/11/2025 | 4,39 | 3.269 | 103 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 119 | 364,00 | 15.231 | 49.305.063 | November | 2.025 | |
| Leaving Leaves Alone in Spring | What About Those Leaves in Spring? | Leave your leaves in the fall in your beds and not smothering your lawn, and in the spring leave the leaves alone and let them fully breakdown over the course of the spring and summer season. If you don’t like the look of the dead leaves decomposing just put a little bit of shredded hardwood mulch on top of them Make sure in spring that you check that your leaf layer isn’t so thick and matted together that air and water can’t get through to the soil. #leaves #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRPgfIHDAi_/ | 2025/11/21 | 17891367342376504 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/584356107_1319083773348673_4147299331371635582_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=69C6r7PAupUQ7kNvwELlKVF&_nc_oc=AdmEPNaOUw7Lo3z_CN4rPkdFsDEOT_htomMpKI4FTgJZpTOfpa-3yGndCPWu_IoyKzQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmF_zRsbrYZItAb9f9-zpc534emLUm2pjhU9jlQjiyoWg&oe=693BCB75 | 21/11/2025 | 55,61 | 40.269 | 2.124 | 277 | 117 | 277 | 2.795 | 694,00 | 33.734 | 1.465.985.654 | November | 2.025 | |
| Winter Planting Indoors Project – Amaryllis | Gorgeous Blooms Inside This Winter | Amaryllis as well as paperwhite bulbs do not need a cold period before they bloom, and they also do not need soil since they have all the nutrients they need stored inside the bulb. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRSFRg2Epsl/ | 2025/11/20 | 18048921398393128 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/584403704_1740132136667804_4239316401706441538_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xeS0tU1ExqwQ7kNvwGBwcJF&_nc_oc=AdnvvtSjp47bML3T4iucKNeL6b-x0TSpOwpxaux8AVWX4-Nwly77kZZqGwnm_TRp9zY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afnm21Tc3ekR-q9ZA15z8GtIgoRZmZemA87tcoWFtNDZqg&oe=693BBD2C | 20/11/2025 | 27,41 | 20.529 | 589 | 180 | 23 | 107 | 899 | 438,00 | 13.565 | 308.202.118 | November | 2.025 | |
| Buying Amaryllis Bulbs | How to Purchase Amaryllis Bulbs | Try to get as large, an amaryllis bulb as you can for staggered blooms for more than a month. Before purchasing use your thumb and press all around the bulb and make sure there are no soft spots, which is a sign of rot. Do not buy bulbs that have soft spots. #gardening #amaryllis #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRSFQK0jKOb/ | 2025/11/19 | 17958063215878520 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/583214334_1176692667189029_2371077473515176330_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=RfRbdvjwbA4Q7kNvwG9D-vf&_nc_oc=Adkpi9wcOBrtxFSS9vMvMRqj6obMAZebxSAWw0tJRmVHepWUg4QTQV_8QytSFJQVGd4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmGsB8hItt_cEjIYUa4Sj7Pdnvg84LDxTFop43Nw1llYw&oe=693BB9FE | 19/11/2025 | 34,19 | 25.838 | 596 | 164 | 21 | 70 | 851 | 329,00 | 13.440 | 381.132.036 | November | 2.025 | |
| Peony Cutback | Peony Cutback Time | Peonies should be left in the fall until they no longer have any green showing on their leaves and stems. Then they should be cut back to ground level and the diseased tissue should be disposed of or composted where it will be hot composted above 130°F for a long period of time to kill disease pathogens. #peony #gardeninglife #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRM7s70DGlI/ | 2025/11/18 | 18078299392911024 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/581810799_2161457511257979_3238209193271630274_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=VFr7pxghaBkQ7kNvwGzWuzP&_nc_oc=AdnkU7RGuIY-4VY6Xd-D4LvMZKFYxVsdtsiqk1Es6Ap1A7Qv7s0nHy03-sQP63eY2lo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnNLZYJXrJwh4b22Z4w25O2oBiSms3eRwKhRAZzP0KIRQ&oe=693B9733 | 18/11/2025 | 57,69 | 41.923 | 1.588 | 333 | 77 | 491 | 2.489 | 594,00 | 17.683 | 798.892.052 | November | 2.025 | |
| Reviving Amaryllis Bulbs | Revive Your Amaryllis Bulbs | Amaryllis bulbs, take 6 to 8 weeks to bloom. So if you want bulbs ready for Christmas, you need to plant them indoors in early to mid November. After the bulbs are done, blooming, cut off the dead flowers, but leave the stems and leaves. If it’s not already in soil, plant the bulb and soil and water it like a regular house plant and put it in a Sunny window. Once the threat of frost has passed in your area in spring, either planted outdoors in the ground, or move the container outside and keep it alive all summer. In the middle of August, bring the amaryllis indoors and put it in a dark cool dry area and stop watering it for 8 to 10 weeks. Then start the cycle again in November indoors. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRKW4WsDGdK/ | 2025/11/17 | 17985349535880921 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/582461655_1149160380736134_2909717788022890257_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=n7ENK9LbyaEQ7kNvwGw2i7M&_nc_oc=AdmOsZZvugI-J_OKTQAZIMaGnCdzYXxiHFPKpk8qJ_sVHfUr14ukUSKGrLjgcZiwvLE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflmPNvTV0zGo3U2eKhaGpMJI6bapR_Kw59NcmazXe2fFw&oe=693B969C | 17/11/2025 | 33,64 | 24.271 | 864 | 530 | 53 | 187 | 1.634 | 673,00 | 23.802 | 640.874.847 | November | 2.025 | |
| Native Tree Adaptable to Climate Change – Burr Oak | Want Birds & Butterflies? | One of the toughest trees in North America is the Burr Oak. Climate change, researchers say that this tree is one of the best that will be able to adapt to our changing climate. It also supports more than 2000 species of native insect 500 of which or caterpillars! This tree is also able to withstand fire and will live for hundreds of years. #tree #trees #oak #garden #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ9e7MdjA49/ | 2025/11/16 | 18072620855349905 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/582078966_831062822662539_4950530525777979663_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5G9y1UStLSQQ7kNvwFnDJCa&_nc_oc=AdnyNx3Ia9WJfuCiVU7rNGQjckyKv8OsCKuyOj5hUITl4vHN8L2sj9_xqgJk3_xughs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmMelCXghXuggOkf6KeY2PgHqpMTtcbrx_N8Fcj7zg2uA&oe=693BBC4E | 16/11/2025 | 66,24 | 52.176 | 4.741 | 1.033 | 178 | 1.195 | 7.147 | 137,00 | 25.329 | 1.382.044.309 | November | 2.025 | |
| Native Shrub – Sweet Shrub or Carolina Allspice or Calycanthus Floridus | Best Native Flowering Shrub? | I finally bought my favorite flowering native shrub that I have seen in many of my clients gardens: Sweet Shrub also called Carolina allspice and its Latin name is Calycanthus floridus. this plant wants partial shade, which means some morning sun, some dappled sun, but not much hot afternoon sun. It needs moist soil, it can tolerate clay, but it must be well drained. It can get 6 to 12 feet tall and wide and the amount of sun that it gets will determine its size. The flowers are gorgeous, deep red, and are very sweetly scented. Up here in Chicago the flowers come out for the month of June and often continue into early July. #Nativeplants #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQo4ktKklHH/ | 2025/11/16 | 18407154784187759 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/575275983_622070194228623_927069543781420447_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=cAi3DrMPfjsQ7kNvwGoTmLF&_nc_oc=AdkJ4h9t4hHfUYYT9YxY1v5CRU-XUWa0XeKNoEFE9JSMWk7j_Z7uEwGyYeoVWwwoAz8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afk-GPtEmBQa0ny24pe4uVxqBMRINjd7EuCMTn669Ot6Rg&oe=693BC04B | 16/11/2025 | 36,50 | 25.122 | 1.153 | 530 | 43 | 96 | 1.822 | 725,00 | 21.731 | 594.056.878 | November | 2.025 | |
| Skit – Driving With Gardening Coach | POV: Driving With a Gardening Coach | 68 degrees in Chicago today! Time for a spin in the drop top. 🤣🤣🤣 | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRF8M57kobm/ | 2025/11/15 | 18075103700195632 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/581665389_4257285817892282_3401155983983512456_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=lOqmilnjVfEQ7kNvwFXtDaP&_nc_oc=AdlTfLBofcns3GLgInHHY2izgrkZUr3_vn_UhrlVAzfwF3pv-A-z9EFdD4RryqsHYVI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflerDqJHn7A0o7vDr1O2bD1Ly0yivRYAEIODaV6xf3EXA&oe=693BCCD6 | 15/11/2025 | 26,49 | 19.628 | 1.298 | 21 | 119 | 117 | 1.555 | 792,00 | 12.936 | 272.285.001 | November | 2.025 | |
| Invasive Shrub – Common Buckthrorn | Do This If You Have Common Buckthorn | Common Buckthorn is probably the most invasive shrub we deal with in Illinois. Fall is a great time to remove it. There is a link in my Linktree in my bio as well as a link in the comments that I will pin to the top of the comment section. That link will be to the Illinois Department of natural resources PDF file explaining at certain times of the year the best way to eradicate this plant from your property. if common Buckthorn is giving you some privacy and your neighbor doesn’t want to remove it you can under plant something this spring. Let it get tall enough so it’s giving you some privacy and then go in behind and remove it. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRFJuxvDpi8/ | 2025/11/15 | 18063537020396494 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/581257648_2059346871270544_4351541849301946545_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=OC26QPdZA6MQ7kNvwEV-xMy&_nc_oc=AdkUPdnhQeTAffLaAS1hrDEmv3d9WlKa_XugmttVtd9Ni-yKn2yrO5cNV5hfP_6n9AY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmO-MKjp2_geBWk7hBaDl78BGXYE7ENhIJkTNhfT7oTew&oe=693BBBD7 | 15/11/2025 | 37,30 | 28.160 | 853 | 195 | 44 | 100 | 1.192 | 423,00 | 23.441 | 709.652.259 | November | 2.025 | |
| Weed Fabric or Landscape Fabric | Weed Fabric: A Cautionary Tale | Weed fabric or landscape fabric is not good for your soil or your plants. It only acts as a temporary weed blocker and as soon as mulch or leaf material blows on top of it, you will get weeds growing right through it. Some people say to use it only under stones you’ll still get weeds coming up through the stones if you use it. With the stones it’s just used as a way to hold the stones from sinking into the soil.. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRCodrqjuHq/ | 2025/11/14 | 17850466464591537 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/582923290_834701359411463_1521313153649568911_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=sXCMWXR3KYgQ7kNvwHmlyt8&_nc_oc=AdnDGlLngsCWQVioeQYodyOe0Hr2eibmAD_apLQYZ-1QbYnloSN_tl0zo6z1VR1z5lI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmY00dD4hIO8Co1MJe8wda67T5Cz1W48Hep0Pi-C_83EQ&oe=693BB1A8 | 14/11/2025 | 47,20 | 35.290 | 1.789 | 194 | 102 | 246 | 2.331 | 661,00 | 33.380 | 1.285.114.236 | November | 2.025 | |
| Leaving Leaves Alone | Leave you Leaves: Real Talk | Leaves are great for your garden soil, your plants and beneficial insects. It would be great if we could leave every single leaf exactly where it lies, but that’s not practical. Leave as much leaves as you can and don’t leave more than about 15% on your lawn. And it’s also best to not use your mower to mulch up the leaves before you spread them because you will be killing insects. We have lost 40% of the world’s insect population in recent decades and we need to protect them as much as we can. We don’t have life on earth without insects. #gardening #garden #fall #leaves #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRADq-DDKKz/ | 2025/11/13 | 18086401204789425 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/582795780_1328608881721276_5224417277241514063_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xNWfNK7Kc9sQ7kNvwGG2elf&_nc_oc=Adk8Kkq77OSGD5TrT2SjnIQvsiexi1ESVNr5nRHltt4QGPBiZI7eD3V2gzFtKTPzMf0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmghqfLE6inLd_qiD01NFvfVRJPObuy7HeXiOmyvIge-A&oe=693BB039 | 13/11/2025 | 372,41 | 307.048 | 14.818 | 2.930 | 550 | 8.219 | 26.517 | 864,00 | 38.113 | 11.635.287.898 | November | 2.025 | |
| Amending Soil with Compost | Do This Now For Great Spring Soil! | It’s a good idea in fall to amend your soil with compost wherever you grow annuals especially your raised beds and containers. We don’t amend the soil in the ground, where we grow our perennials because we don’t want to disrupt the fungal network that those plants used to uptake their nutrients. But anywhere where we are planting plants that die back and then we plant new ones every year, that is a good place to turn over your soil and add some compost. 3 inches of compost laid across the top should then be turned into the soil. Then cover the soil with mulch to protect it from the rain and snow pounding on the surface and leaching nutrients out of your soil. #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRADtFiDBjc/ | 2025/11/12 | 17917647402212556 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/576104359_1532041248016660_280905244778247685_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=NjQoD1lRnSMQ7kNvwFTDR6b&_nc_oc=AdnojHUAwsStE0TIS75eq9Rp1GxlyGscRVVNEjT8-bZTgmCWwlWnXu2is9Cn1JgnWo0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afnasxuqw-W_BZNrSS4FmC40ImbY0J5vs21mTnNxeLgDow&oe=693BA91A | 12/11/2025 | 42,56 | 30.086 | 1.434 | 462 | 57 | 285 | 2.238 | 744,00 | 29.463 | 978.880.074 | November | 2.025 | |
| Client’s Garden – perennial beds and mixed border | Garden Tour: Beautiful Mixed Border | I love a good garden especially one planted designed by the hard work and passion of homeowners! My client has been adding more native plants to many of her perennial beds. The Oakleaf hydrangea had the most spectacular burgundy fall color I’ve ever seen. She hand prunes, the Evergreen yews to keep them nice and natural looking instead of clipped. She will be removing an invasive ornamental pear tree. Her husband built the raised bed area including the fence panels and gate, and then he built the most cute shed in the corner. As if the shed wasn’t cute enough the whole back property line is one of the most beautiful mixed borders I’ve seen. #landscapedesign #landscape #garden #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ66FhaDE3H/ | 2025/11/11 | 18039623888687250 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/576090392_25126908813624975_5525056541559040319_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=4JG-zVpkS9QQ7kNvwGw-XkM&_nc_oc=Adn-ND99osPSIKIC-f1moMvWsYl1JQE3_gF9rUjVNKmIEN2LEARCwB1veK-Lt1qy45Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkDFLy-1XqoQlJatOGK79lsQxwumptOGeUoGZm3fhtqDg&oe=693BA77A | 11/11/2025 | 32,10 | 23.061 | 1.653 | 303 | 65 | 121 | 2.142 | 929,00 | 35.616 | 894.394.563 | November | 2.025 | |
| Shade Planting | Easy Shade Planting | It is very good for our ecosystem and specifically insect habitat, to have plants underneath the canopy of trees instead of just mulch. Insects live off of the leaves and bark of the tree and when they are ready to pupate they dropped down into the plants underneath the tree. Here is an easy full shade/partial shade planting: – Create a base layer called a matrix. every 12 inches plant a Pennsylvania Sedge or Carex Albicans or some other sedge that is native near you. – in between the edges, try some of these plants: -Eastern Red Columbine -Wild Geranium -Jacob’s Ladder -Christmas Fern #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4VV-6DBQq/ | 2025/11/10 | 18083490944004272 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/579695810_1492328418551182_2435965658135578201_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=QB2wUji1ZbwQ7kNvwE-RSQn&_nc_oc=AdnJDS1ERZOmrpycaKEqbmP9_FkgiaWaYQmFs1STb1rjRPhSFDN2ycHEdOaLVhbpRv4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Aflnx3QWBZQl9snxGTqF5iXfCwSVsnde8teltjgnLP6MVw&oe=693BC354 | 10/11/2025 | 41,75 | 29.652 | 1.367 | 603 | 43 | 115 | 2.128 | 718,00 | 25.267 | 856.828.483 | November | 2.025 | |
| Native Plant for Partial Sun – Western Indian Physic or Porteranthus Stipulatus | Your Pollinators Will Thank You | I’m always looking for 2 foot high plants that can tolerate partial sun. Look no further than Western Indian Physic or Porteranthus stipulatus. This is native too much of the Midwest in eastern states it can tolerate full Sun and partial Sun gets 2 feet tall and wide and prefers all soil, except for really dry and really swampy wet. in my garden, I will be using this in an area that gets shade under a tree until about 2 o’clock, where it starts to get a blast of hot south West afternoon son for 4 to 5 hours. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQuCFlQknFr/ | 2025/11/09 | 18039673778675925 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/572145256_2248562908980666_2338703390826737692_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=OHz_f0o6IFwQ7kNvwE4VjQC&_nc_oc=AdnfjK1WlPfxfh2V1DedmsxUT2N5vRv8VrcbtaDg40_LFH5MjXXPT1C_9I_wm0wgKQQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afl3DT1bcIDhd0DFNOTgr9VUpKk38RkAv_LOfK7H8O8rkA&oe=693BA330 | 09/11/2025 | 38,49 | 27.834 | 887 | 368 | 25 | 47 | 1.327 | 477,00 | 23.131 | 700.652.568 | November | 2.025 | |
| Hydrangea Pruning | Pruning Hydrangeas | We don’t do any pruning of any types of hydrangeas in late summer or fall. Big leaf, mountain and oak leaf hydrangeas set their flowers in the summer for the next year. So we don’t prune those at all ideally. If we really must, it’s best to prune when the flowers open in the summertime. Plant these types of hydrangeas where they can grow into their full size so you don’t need to prune them. Smooth leaf hydrangeas, like Annabelle and incredible, and pinnacle type hydrangeas like lime, light and quick fire, are the easiest to grow because they bloom on the new growth in the same year. A brand new stem starts to grow in the spring and then a new flower bud opens into a flower that same summer. So smooth and Panna hydrangeas we prune in late winter/early spring before the new spring growth starts. Up here in Chicago that’s late March early April. #hydrangea #pruning #garden #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQzM4IEDvy8/ | 2025/11/08 | 17949882105043040 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/576572722_4211827495741496_3264786989001968472_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=38Jae6Wr0wgQ7kNvwGyZjt7&_nc_oc=AdkdW-uM6oFFvwVXAXVJkDA2WNP5zHJYE5ckGR8T5riPfECER3Z_ZeP6w2RlS_Bq3vQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afk8ROYwPRslZFDr3LOgblWKcyRlZCaMIRM4HRFpuDPKHw&oe=693BC667 | 08/11/2025 | 91,78 | 63.514 | 1.856 | 1.217 | 68 | 761 | 3.902 | 614,00 | 36.007 | 2.443.857.729 | November | 2.025 | |
| Not Leaving Leaves on Street | This is BAD for Water Quality | We do not want to leave piles of leaves on our streets as rainwater is going to mix with that high amount of leaves and create a tea with a lot of phosphorus in it. The tea cannot be absorbed through the concrete since it is impermeable and the tea ends up, washing out into our gutters and creeks and rivers and waterways. High concentrations of phosphorus drive up algae blooms, which can be harmful to humans and animals and is definitely harmful to aquatic life. #Fall #leaves #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQwltrhjlsi/ | 2025/11/07 | 18072138506353658 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/573190036_4122532517988669_9041555968108408894_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PMjNGTK357QQ7kNvwFBadi1&_nc_oc=AdnFFRfUKU4o3wRo0ptcqAJMpdFNvYrgvJX4tPz5XZk-nVS4_cWc2HWBH0We051B_Us&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfllxeK8ICdef23i_Cb-BYpjEIPKwXil9atKlUgM6Rj1Xg&oe=693B9A7F | 07/11/2025 | 87,68 | 63.349 | 2.281 | 218 | 151 | 363 | 3.013 | 476,00 | 22.854 | 1.565.527.251 | November | 2.025 | |
| Tree Watering in Drought | Proper Tree Watering During Drought | For trees, young and old after they have been in the ground for a year, we need to water our trees around the drip line in times of drought. We want the water slowly seeping into the soil around the drip line 6 to 12 inches deep once a week. The best way to find out if you’re watering is working is to dig a small hole and see how deeply the water you put down has reached. #trees #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQt5nnujilp/ | 2025/11/06 | 18062130248540840 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/574563079_1322388292414462_2040949331281823453_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=GGGc-T-ZXJgQ7kNvwHRzWti&_nc_oc=Adky1VFCyUA7gWNoHlYad9sK83x1Fm-hBhMOoWO9tnmQrBfYWfC-txAqNhogafIfCWw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnlwyHJcwbSokyIssnCbrhAQpsPmd2738ID3tXl5xSdQA&oe=693B9A3A | 06/11/2025 | 32,85 | 24.214 | 978 | 172 | 12 | 131 | 1.293 | 534,00 | 18.751 | 504.747.578 | November | 2.025 | |
| Autumn Blaze Maple | Autumn Blaze Maple? Maybe Not… | I see way too many Autumn blaze maples’s out there, especially along Streets in clusters. I just drove by a corner lot and there were four on the same property. Please diversify your plants, especially those trees. I would hate for a disease or a pest to come along and knock out all of your trees at once. That’s what happened with Elm trees and ash trees in North America. other fantastic trees for fall color: – Scarlet Oak -White Oak -Northern Red Oak -Black Tupelo/Black Gum Tree -Sweetgum Tree #gardening #garden #nativetrees #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQrdTtKknqE/ | 2025/11/05 | 18515070799066452 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/573037407_806824795450031_4588259486196132136_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=SSCbiEUZ0ngQ7kNvwFooxih&_nc_oc=AdllUT4gbAp-TCpOzmezO4e0ZyRQz-dOBDlLcIKdFcBsBCLpB8E3dOZ-SMrLmxyTHo8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnZntjA6-Nl40IToSZSRbbPrNG_fjQPlpjECQ1ZcZzPpw&oe=693B9D38 | 05/11/2025 | 50,76 | 36.676 | 1.967 | 341 | 80 | 191 | 2.579 | 703,00 | 27.922 | 1.088.111.405 | November | 2.025 | |
| Pumpkins Should be Composted | No Pumpkins in Lanfill! | Pumpkin should never be thrown into the trash because landfills are anaerobic, and the byproduct of anaerobic decomposition is methane, which is a greenhouse gas. Pumpkins are also composed with mostly water and we don’t want water in landfills either because they soak up toxic chemicals and create a really unhealthy leachate that can get into the ground water. find out if you can compost yours through your local waste management company, or find out if there’s a pumpkin smash near you! Please do not put your pumpkins out into the wild or into the woods because these are not native to North America and pumpkin seed, sometimes over winter and sprout and compete with native plants for resources. #pumpkins #fall #garden #gardening #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQo4knUEpeJ/ | 2025/11/04 | 18080544308044088 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/575082906_1118071123869803_6672907522107448965_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1aeDoMSaGNoQ7kNvwH0yj-t&_nc_oc=AdnxcLjz0dly0CY9rbHkQIYql0RrPzh5Ktnqsd1EpGRovGMRY23XplggJyoGYo84S50&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnjGv3CUTNitt5iEgtmPRfTkThFA0lFwLd2ZQoQ2zO03Q&oe=693BC6FF | 04/11/2025 | 85,39 | 65.888 | 3.152 | 214 | 141 | 1.163 | 4.670 | 709,00 | 23.701 | 1.645.342.884 | November | 2.025 | |
| Cleaning Up Diseased Plant Material in Fall | Fall Veggie Cleanup! | Remove all diseased plant material from your vegetable and herb gardens in the fall. We don’t want to leave diseased plant material on the soil over the winter or those pathogens will come back next year. If you had any pest issues on your plants like squash bugs, you will want to remove all that plant material as well because those eggs and larva can over winter and cause a problem next year. Also, please be careful working around your garden this time of year there are still insects living in there! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQmTsJ2Eisd/ | 2025/11/03 | 18511524574066811 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/574367378_1146811960462748_7203161212220904936_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-dxjv1PteUMQ7kNvwFPaxLr&_nc_oc=AdlPJERcAriKqxKG2Va1tl8v7JxQopRf274O4xqHmksbZ8afzZoCNqsjJ1kKWWFh7_Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnoMvNgQ0uTscy5IAEP-WKhrHRh5WJK9uvHeOOVyYt5cg&oe=693B9F63 | 03/11/2025 | 26,74 | 19.904 | 886 | 87 | 26 | 100 | 1.099 | 552,00 | 21.154 | 452.684.424 | November | 2.025 | |
| Red Fall Color | Got Red Fall Color? | We’re having great fall color this year! The Reds have been dazzling due to the bright sunny days, followed by cold nights. #Fall #fallseason #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQju-9tEk5u/ | 2025/11/02 | 18083568982826365 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/573421662_860180933112351_6306867422132194072_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=QaP8y-8fmJQQ7kNvwGtd_5E&_nc_oc=Adm6BnHJr_lMcqZlW8OVfksRjww27gxXBgMRhfbH7-864ciFUpOqrxFIhoDfsL5HltE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkasOM-uNud1_a6hUmMTqGE1S8nr0HEoG8MHofL0GnMgw&oe=693BBF3F | 02/11/2025 | 141,10 | 111.115 | 8.652 | 802 | 232 | 4.364 | 14.050 | 1.264,00 | 22.407 | 2.599.502.288 | November | 2.025 | |
| How to Plant After Smothering Lawn Grass | Now What? | 6 to 8 weeks after you have smothered lawn grass with cardboard and 3 inches of hardwood mulch (or you could just use 5 to 6 inches of shredded mulch) you can now plant. We pull the mulch back, dig a hole through the cardboard and dead grass to plant our plant. Put the mulch back and you’re done! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQhDReMjDfr/ | 2025/11/01 | 18122610745509812 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/574704843_679199231575711_4194829424875114335_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=nE_kSc92hdsQ7kNvwHlRgdg&_nc_oc=AdkuwAblXJ0V8qfZjp8_iWU_ns3Ug1j5JJloELeFPQlKWrFkyJjYEB28Teqd8CfgXKw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afm7FggMLrdTEPt1FzeVQOFx6zOpUNOsBhp872eisc-zZg&oe=693BCD38 | 01/11/2025 | 38,10 | 27.552 | 1.085 | 183 | 35 | 42 | 1.345 | 488,00 | 21.802 | 656.685.613 | November | 2.025 | |
| When To Stop Pruning Roses | How to Care for Climbing Roses | We do not prune roses after August 1 and we stop our deadhead by Labor Day weekend. We let the rose go dormant on its own. Any pruning we do is going to encourage the rose to put out all kinds of new suckering growth, which is very unhealthy to do when the plant is trying to go to sleep for the winter. So in the fall, all we do is tie up any growth that we have to our structure to protect the plant from winter wind and snow. Then we come back in late winter early spring, and examine for diseased or dead, canes and prune at that point. #roses #rosestagram #climbingrose #garden #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQeegcUjnUg/ | 2025/10/31 | 17856937485545425 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/575510461_1819016948813029_3050242922445392270_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mhHPU8BSEDYQ7kNvwFUlP7f&_nc_oc=Adnm2g_5p0RpnUGiEUFMoaFQGgPnJEvd7eijfqGviuVCv-ocJGzx_OckzGAELnyU34s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmusQuA8g7yp8Tcr1zvOfaS9CXMA786mJQTVo97lgoZSA&oe=693BCBBE | 31/10/2025 | 41,64 | 29.977 | 1.229 | 513 | 63 | 319 | 2.124 | 709,00 | 25.115 | 845.776.564 | October | 2.025 | |
| Herbicide/Pesticide – Organic Lawn Using Native Plants Instead | Do THIS For an Organic Lawn | The best thing you can do to reduce the amount of herbicide/pesticide being put down on the planet is to reduce the amount of lawn you have. Live with some weeds and anything you don’t wanna live with you can just pull manually as you see it and once your lawn is a manageable size that’s pretty easy to do. Getting native plants in the ground instead that our drought tolerant is going to make your garden much easier to manage, especially in these hot summers that we have now with long periods between rain. #lawn #lawncare #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQeeccfjv6U/ | 2025/10/30 | 18424975024106068 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/572897215_1856898828233928_449377305351809609_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Yu_qrVWAoLkQ7kNvwH–EeJ&_nc_oc=AdmixjYgAntHlxccNEpgB_J48ao6LbToP0sZDhvP7-QkgRcjJyZ_aExUpeqBrbC-fvA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnypiEhqsjy9enbhPD-SONypJe09XnTnE1L7SncxIiQVg&oe=693BB292 | 30/10/2025 | 31,14 | 22.557 | 1.840 | 178 | 108 | 199 | 2.325 | 1.031,00 | 32.802 | 790.647.821 | October | 2.025 | |
| Tomatoes | Collect Tomato Seeds | Most tomatoes we grow in our Home gardens are hybrids. That means two tomatoes were cross pollinated to create the plant you are growing. When you collect seeds from hybrids the seeds, don’t usually come true to the plant you collected them from they revert back to one of the parents. So it’s best to collect seeds from open pollinated varieties of tomatoes. You want to select the plant that was the most vigorous all season and select ripe tomatoes that have all of the characteristics you want. slice the tomato open and scoop out the gelatinous material with the seeds into a clean jar with a few cups of water. Let the seeds soak in the water for 2 to 4 days. This fermentation process will stop the gelatinous material from inhibiting the seed from germinating. After they have soaked dry them on a plate for 3 to 5 days and then store in an envelope in a cool dry location until you’re ready to sow next year. #tomato #tomatoes #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQaSsowjK8l/ | 2025/10/29 | 17860314069457893 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/572149381_1357402175896516_326067648998438379_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-pUTTW0Rt4kQ7kNvwER12wg&_nc_oc=AdkmeMSluT18gC7-pvrmlPfTeJ7gIdDefztObUgcLGBkYXTrb8vHRLXWSdf2mbzwPFo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkQkAs7EFR_4qxWiA2XZx-Vvt_pUv-cWc7GqXKybTMYqg&oe=693BB4BD | 29/10/2025 | 21,82 | 16.896 | 464 | 185 | 7 | 107 | 763 | 452,00 | 20.663 | 371.048.333 | October | 2.025 | |
| Woody Trees and Shrubs – Oakleaf Hydrangeas – Not Overplanting | Don’t Make This Mistake | When we plant Woody trees and shrubs, we really have to pay attention to the spacing. This homeowner has three Oakleaf hydrangeas where there is only room for one. This plant wants to be 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. Landscapers are notorious for over planting shrubs and jamming too many things into a small space. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQEugDtDOC7/ | 2025/10/28 | 18296978620267648 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564854976_1844886449772396_7136272324866916926_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=sgtSzcoCrx4Q7kNvwEPAjoj&_nc_oc=AdnlHcyL14l7zfS13p1XFXLNs9WRxSVeruwVNd2rkbF1vuCuZHF1duJpmikirM3lf6I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflWxUu95wfevI4Ewe4RaLfs8fLfetSRBSY7WMvprnvsMA&oe=693BA238 | 28/10/2025 | 46,64 | 31.696 | 1.407 | 202 | 64 | 104 | 1.777 | 561,00 | 28.303 | 976.181.407 | October | 2.025 | |
| Keeping Dead Plant Material – Removing if Diseased | Leave as Much as You Can | We want to leave as much dead plant material in place as we can because insects are overwintering in that plant material. We don’t want to leave plant material that is diseased however because we don’t want the disease pathogens to come back in the spring. #gardening #garden #insects #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQULVrFDlxG/ | 2025/10/27 | 18090993382860557 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/565812668_1231106535462258_4851329527526628049_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PoIOT622BeUQ7kNvwG3QhB2&_nc_oc=Adkf1yWYYUkdP1KgGjRGumzFGDM8BzZgAKYO2j7SSn7hL26mPD-r1yWJEXTtV2VxavQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afn3lnQt3gEjChgcQlDVFM_9hspTTYIsJS4lJJgdmgAHtQ&oe=693BBD4C | 27/10/2025 | 37,99 | 27.739 | 1.537 | 97 | 54 | 218 | 1.906 | 687,00 | 17.453 | 524.150.065 | October | 2.025 | |
| Different Levels of Shade – Full Shade, Partial Shade, Partial Sun | You Need to Know This About Shade | Full shade is a location that gets no direct sunlight. The morning sun from the east is being blocked in the west afternoon sun is being blocked as well. partial shade is locations under trees were dappled sun does make it through the canopy, but in very small amounts. It is also a mostly shady area that gets up to four hours of morning sun from the east. in shade and partial shade areas you need to find plants that are listed for shade/partial sun. I like spikenard and goats beard, Heuchera, Jacob’s Ladder, hostas, ferns. If you have a partial sun area that is mostly shade, but a few hours of Sun that does blast directly in there is from the south/west afternoon Sun, you need to find plants that are listed as full sun/partial sun. Afternoon sun is much more intense and can burn up plants that prefer shade. In these locations, I like coneflowers, alliums, Hyssop, geraniums. for great plants that can tolerate all sun locations I like winterberry shrub, Northern Bush honeysuckle shrub, eastern red columbine, Wild Geranium. #gardening #shadegarden #nativeplants # | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRrb1-Dpib/ | 2025/10/26 | 17963226062994871 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/571235238_1920867042145223_5932798604473184708_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bUPjFwDwBCYQ7kNvwHnQWF4&_nc_oc=AdkPEBNPsPlBysDlX59-yQiykerpcTCwAC0zz6Xr6ydXcw-ZAkE3FbT1jHRj-Mt2qGo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmySHs1VXQj1m4KZPuA08ZOQrYbDdlCkWypS06peF5jag&oe=693B970E | 26/10/2025 | 79,91 | 49.310 | 3.144 | 2.313 | 128 | 326 | 5.911 | 1.199,00 | 39.408 | 2.126.070.144 | October | 2.025 | |
| Deadheading Medium Level Spreader – Ohio Spiderwort – Native Plant | Careful of This Great Native Plant | Ohio Spiderwort is a fantastic native plant that ranks highly as being beneficial to native bees however, it can spread quite aggressively so late. Summer would be a great time to get in there and cut the seed pods off so they don’t drop and spread on their own. #Nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardening #garden #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9AGyVDD5d/ | 2025/10/25 | 18094706974841011 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564640563_1504787034304969_8937955500911826281_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=K1hmYQWvWkUQ7kNvwHNYq4E&_nc_oc=AdnGZnOKby-94nC3OImDKL5k4kPUg2fdAcUvEd5QU1VKfS6-mOfwgQxLHC92Tc_aNig&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkziRPu8oKdHuLBbe8sCuYmc3Zh9TyWpyor0XKYkSilKw&oe=693BBEE8 | 25/10/2025 | 29,38 | 21.458 | 564 | 60 | 25 | 17 | 666 | 31,00 | 16.405 | 378.972.393 | October | 2.025 | |
| Native Plants for Full Sun Dry to Medium Moisture Garden | Easy Full Sun Native Garden | Here is the plant list for my full sun, dry to medium moisture native garden: – Coreopsis lanceolata / Tickseed – Eragrostis spectabalis/ Pruple Love Grass – Geum trilflorum / Prairie Smoke – Monarda bradburiana / Bradbury Monarda – Liatris aspera / Rough Blazing Star – Solidago speciosa / Showy Goldenrod #nativeplant #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardening #garden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQPBrahjkpk/ | 2025/10/25 | 18010397261797598 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/570965972_1927776141099445_3177207514221524339_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=l-C7kbG6kZ8Q7kNvwGy_ibS&_nc_oc=AdlPzpi0hab-UQQOgit6OtLv2BDpvvx_9jcJ3lX6rC1FgR1k3407bg3iJFSjJcJVPrM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflPMJbJQ-AVUmgpheHsNKe4P4x0MJhk05q3iqknQTg2QA&oe=693BBE48 | 25/10/2025 | 21,80 | 15.907 | 577 | 241 | 25 | 18 | 861 | 541,00 | 13.910 | 248.559.117 | October | 2.025 | |
| Before and After of Client’s Garden | Before & After | Here’s a great before and after from one of my very first clients. Here is the plant list: – Cone Flowers – Coreopsis – Perennial Geranium – Russian Sage – Red Twig Dogwood ‘Arctic Fire’ – Elijah Blue Fescue #gardening #garden #landscapedesign #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQCJxuiDGxq/ | 2025/10/24 | 18084692401932573 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564917733_1145122323777261_1118893644036308002_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FoLy3TyLZaMQ7kNvwEzqx5_&_nc_oc=Adm7Bu7pZiorhhQx-wCeYhAX-6J6bfq8SDC2OT0ORMeZI16tTXVUmqfWaKiw6D61RHw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnfXZRzYYPTuk9B9DAjGtj7vaKe2Q9qrvQrMWqAxSKUCA&oe=693BA06E | 24/10/2025 | 49,30 | 33.198 | 1.374 | 120 | 38 | 14 | 1.546 | 466,00 | 31.423 | 1.152.722.262 | October | 2.025 | |
| Scratch Test – Is The Plant Dead? | Is Your Plant Dead? | A quick scratch test on a stem will reveal whether there is any green under the bark. If there’s green under the bark, the stem is still alive if it is free of any green and just brown under the bark snap the stem and if it breaks easily, it’s definitely dead. You can prune dead stems at any time. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQMc3IyDtT3/ | 2025/10/24 | 18063693581580688 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/567481197_1180266497304412_2200388230550400587_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xJQ6sDO7sEMQ7kNvwFHxbNW&_nc_oc=Adl-GJYWGfw2s9hw11BFAl-x2CyVnMjsfwu4vYRpageCA-bD6tEAAbqqScdumZcbKBc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afl1gzMeZFySewIsSl88bEPigruhnqrPnTXJ77QhURhW9Q&oe=693BAC2E | 24/10/2025 | 32,00 | 24.167 | 775 | 92 | 12 | 50 | 929 | 384,00 | 18.728 | 496.219.733 | October | 2.025 | |
| Spearhead Spade – Discount Code – Tool | NEVER Use a Shovel Again | SpearHeadSpade.com 10% off Coupon Code: PowersPlants10 I no longer use a regular shovel to do my digging. I now exclusively use a Spearhead Spade. This spade is made by a small family owned company in New Jersey. I called them and found out the story behind the 85 year-old inventor that created this shovel once he could no longer dig after two knee and hip replacement surgeries. The Spearhead Spade makes digging so easy. I’m never going back to a shovel again. You can get a 10% discount at spearheadspade.com using coupon code PowersPlants10 . #gardening #tools #toolsofthetrade #garden #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQK6cR6DJmp/ | 2025/10/23 | 17928047781145895 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/569855880_842487501670871_3217211886512341723_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5ibNjGK2DiYQ7kNvwGLubSK&_nc_oc=AdmOPYDWrnSvvBPfZeKUiuxqeMO_HGQofA1TSr0Uh7kyss2keOpRpdAeLMjLmTJOh5s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflI8_Vr7egPQhGMcY8o48RUghX_0EPmdTMBKK6uB5YE2w&oe=693BA936 | 23/10/2025 | 92,01 | 62.728 | 3.069 | 1.937 | 138 | 1.306 | 6.450 | 1.028,00 | 30.418 | 2.092.004.928 | October | 2.025 | |
| Deadhead Fast Spreaders | Stop Some Plants From Spreading | For plants that you don’t want to spread, either deadhead the flowers once they finish blooming or snip off the seeds before they drop and spread. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips ##nativeplants | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRmiTwjg60/ | 2025/10/23 | 17872512258441412 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/567422831_1001344705471408_6721569766643272685_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=YZsEttEO0D0Q7kNvwEhbg7S&_nc_oc=AdnI4xabuhuqfBtY34Y6D7yBGs9NO2vH0KYFqFaqB_HhWoQozJnRi7vqPSRe1go6hP0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmShWUET6x0wA2UX1EFZ2w6WbUFKpkqn0P7G1yfLNCXWg&oe=693B9BAA | 23/10/2025 | 26,32 | 19.836 | 547 | 65 | 20 | 8 | 640 | 323,00 | 16.964 | 363.125.141 | October | 2.025 | |
| Basil | Free Basil | Basil is a simple plant to harvest seeds from for next year. Let the plants go to flower and let the insects pollinate them. The flowers will then fall off in the plant will start to create a pod with tiny black seeds inside. The seeds are not ready to harvest until the pod has turned brown and easily pulls off the plant. You then need to separate the seeds from the chaff I like to do this using a sieve from my kitchen. Store the seeds in a cool dry location until ready to use next year. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHTWaVjDPX/ | 2025/10/22 | 18141699013440115 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564999815_1117130533740820_7546444236606860033_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=eSATxO1u9QgQ7kNvwHbK1dw&_nc_oc=AdkQ7B2hCE0jcD5kmH1Ofg3fAW70fwKm4WQFyQAYS-Cky2zt3YaYWat3V4JE5LQtH6Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afn1O2ogmLFLV1QxMV0qWmcWH5LKA4GUF7vSZh-s04sruQ&oe=693BCC5E | 22/10/2025 | 44,57 | 30.671 | 1.607 | 466 | 30 | 470 | 2.573 | 839,00 | 19.275 | 642.071.259 | October | 2.025 | |
| Fall Color | Got Fall Color? | Yellow and orange fall leaf color is very consistent from one year to the next because those colors are not weather dependent. Red fall color is best when there are bright sunny days followed by cool crisp nights. #fallseason #gardening #garden #fall | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQEufVekrXg/ | 2025/10/21 | 18117053803476697 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/567131824_1490332508951190_8244023667801327865_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1ZhLbbwTaaYQ7kNvwFt1Wbc&_nc_oc=AdlOnaykXAsETCoYU4851EU6oEO7U6kGDr2JlkH5aomez3WjrQhDAoPkncwodLOk2H8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afmt0_yctatFnKOKr_FmNNzYZvtRp7hflaJtXm-7VK73kQ&oe=693BA899 | 21/10/2025 | 49,25 | 34.492 | 2.708 | 370 | 61 | 1.046 | 4.185 | 1.213,00 | 23.322 | 868.152.686 | October | 2.025 | |
| Goldenrod – solidago rugosa, wrinkle, leaf goldenrod | You Need This Goldenrod! | Golden rod is a huge family of plants and not all of them are aggressive spreaders. I just added three Solidago rugosa, or wrinkle, leaf golden rod to my own garden because it is not an aggressive spreader and only gets 3 feet tall and wide. It is a fantastic late season bloomer, providing pollinators with healthy food late in the season when they need it before winter. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #nativeplants | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQCJvonDlcm/ | 2025/10/20 | 18055303055286273 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/566138276_34913660128224957_4981829319556186671_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=MI7bLmFRZOQQ7kNvwGT4ZRB&_nc_oc=AdndZAqpdb0H5ZR8wZpLuB11McvK8PJBnp_E2zVhGpXrmU5-ILad3mSycYNXaO3izHI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflsMhjBrjpnH-mDfM84HqKlxrvAv-nfnQdW2T_L26-Mfw&oe=693BA603 | 20/10/2025 | 36,74 | 25.634 | 1.346 | 492 | 58 | 117 | 2.013 | 785,00 | 21.492 | 632.755.169 | October | 2.025 | |
| Annual Seeds – Free Plants | Free Plants! | Tender annual seeds should be collected from fruit that has fully ripened and in some cases dried and is easy to remove from the plant. Some plants you want to harvest from ripe fruit that has not dried like tomatoes and squashes. But for the ones that are dried out, simply crack open and collect the seed stored in an envelope in a cool dark location for the winter and come out and plant next year. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9AIlxjDu5/ | 2025/10/19 | 17928814023141150 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/565343351_1241961504515977_5754961373977690236_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xAhW0XotrGMQ7kNvwGVMnIL&_nc_oc=Adk5idbJwyydoz6GKU1dAq6-71UZuzr91J2F19KS6LW5YENz3DGOHF4bt5pvU0r0zFw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnUwBOeD0lyjEwG2xe8rvOPGoV_8Y9O1KtO7NnS7bTydQ&oe=693BCB59 | 19/10/2025 | 29,16 | 22.528 | 461 | 41 | 6 | 12 | 520 | 231,00 | 12.273 | 302.122.532 | October | 2.025 | |
| Mass Planting Together to Make Drifts | Mass the Same Plant Together | Planting the same plant together is called a drift. Drifts give us bigger impact when the plants are in bloom and they also make the plant easier to find for insects and birds. It is a good idea to take the perennials you have divide them and start a drift! #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9AKQsjG5k/ | 2025/10/18 | 18072659654268984 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/566865683_803205662326827_7911119759865227182_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=whHFQUd_chwQ7kNvwGQZ0NQ&_nc_oc=AdnKYhTdcGVUV8XUEJLPGoTOFZWVXnqr4KvxNa3t2L-vTwlV35YH_uFb9YmqKMa_MgU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afnk2fXNWFiRCN1OK9t-O9mViBRBuhBzkc_2xwFU8gmgiQ&oe=693BA3A4 | 18/10/2025 | 56,37 | 41.074 | 1.949 | 299 | 39 | 128 | 2.415 | 588,00 | 24.564 | 1.081.192.725 | October | 2.025 | |
| Skunks – Milky Spore | No More Grubs | Skunks are digging up my neighbor’s lawn this week digging for Japanese beetle grubs. I used to have that problem, but I haven’t seen any in my lawn this year and that is because I spent two years applying an organic granular product called milky spore. I followed package instructions and applied the product to my lawn and perennial beds three times a year for two years so a total of six applications. I applied in fall spring and summer. This product is not available in Canada. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP6bXecDBQ2/ | 2025/10/17 | 17948916213043872 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564297539_4116036411984596_619962173214971471_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=e4mYjbuIPu4Q7kNvwFfh8Ai&_nc_oc=Adk_WCxOS_IRgRERYfepOa7_e7j082VvUE3KoDvJ5_G3pv-FC8CS3fuaql3vTDJa-xw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afl45msLCT6RcqiZN-6MDrfTGaxc6DkiRzyoIdZ1Zutkaw&oe=693BC1E5 | 17/10/2025 | 70,35 | 48.498 | 1.945 | 1.335 | 101 | 791 | 4.172 | 86,00 | 24.850 | 1.304.158.967 | October | 2.025 | |
| Full Sun Perennial – Coreopsis Laneolata or Tickseed | My Most Used Perennial for Full Sun | I think the perennial that everyone needs to have in a full sun garden is a well-behaved, low growing, drought tolerant plant called Coreopsis laneolata or Tickseed. This plant is pretty low and leafy with flowers that grow on 2 foot tall stems. It has a huge native range across the entire United States and in Canada. It is native in British Columbia and Ontario. I have plenty of this plant in my mother‘s garden in Nova Scotia and it performs beautifully in dry sandy soil. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #landscapedesign | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP32mFKjKr2/ | 2025/10/16 | 18093973417759805 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/562068226_1220037330149934_2068113889174713867_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=VWjHoYmlh5UQ7kNvwGgxXUE&_nc_oc=Adn5TDewWiCN_vkBqyNcH9LOOJSNHwxXYCmq0X_Z7Trvb8yWZdng9JpPpFc5_Fej5r0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnYrzaIh5tjupWu7QP8cVdza4otqvhaWSvzhnZwHePYVg&oe=693BBE4E | 16/10/2025 | 43,71 | 31.363 | 1.499 | 619 | 49 | 94 | 2.261 | 721,00 | 19.778 | 667.569.611 | October | 2.025 | |
| Edging or Digging Out Soil – Keep Mulch Off Sidewalks | Must do This Along Sidewalk | If you can dig the soil out lower the level of soil to 2 to 3 inches below the height of the sidewalk that will help keep the mulch from washing onto the sidewalk. You can also use edging. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP1RyKpDMaf/ | 2025/10/15 | 18188008366328506 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/563599035_1890261764856952_8767874486513557085_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qGoaIPLaKxAQ7kNvwFHn8OT&_nc_oc=Adl6wKVEDSNPUwchR5oORZBKMIyKL6BtCHiGv2C451XZ95E8932fGa6yNhSoLOWhvD0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnTi7Osk9-oM27crsn61r0Xm83pUypQ7qqRL1ziJ3dZ0g&oe=693BC1F1 | 15/10/2025 | 33,38 | 24.917 | 860 | 114 | 23 | 39 | 1.036 | 416,00 | 17.240 | 446.790.419 | October | 2.025 | |
| Smothering Lawn to Make New Bed | BEST Way to Remove Lawn & Build a New Bed | The best way to build a new bed where you currently have lawn is to smother the lawn in place. This allows the vegetation to die back and feed your soil and you won’t dig and disturb the soil which will expose weed seeds, which will create a long-term weed problem. Smothering with cardboard +3 inches of wood mulch on top is a cheap and cost-effective way to remove lawn, but it does take 6 to 8 weeks. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPys6fNDrW4/ | 2025/10/14 | 17891638767346586 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/563281885_1791349161586035_2054453353934454624_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Lna0CmcQFkoQ7kNvwGF1C9a&_nc_oc=Adl78dJ8kNLDE3eAvn6bUGozusA8H5_3r3ZVt342Uodfq6iplLwTnASHJqKKWpn8NCI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_Afk1ZIPdx8In931loUc0Gpqlzh9q6nEeYDrU-xACqbdqMw&oe=693BC12E | 14/10/2025 | 47,80 | 35.500 | 1.639 | 487 | 80 | 328 | 2.534 | 714,00 | 31.007 | 1.220.952.653 | October | 2.025 | |
| Keep Squirrels Off Pumpkins | Do THIS to Keep Squirrels Off Pumpkins | Squirrels love to eat pumpkins and a good way to keep them off is to spray them with something that smells really strong or with something that tastes very hot and spicy. The mixture I like to use is 2 cups of warm water, two drops of dish soap and 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. Give the mixture a shake put on some gloves so that you don’t get that spicy mixture on your hands and spray your pumpkins. I recommend not spraying on a windy day because we don’t want that hot spicy irritant getting in our eyes. If it rains, you need to re-spray. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPwIHcxjq7A/ | 2025/10/13 | 17950859310020334 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/564021856_4284152028574602_2134171730664066438_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=MUcFUCzCq7AQ7kNvwGF-sEV&_nc_oc=AdlRUHgR6Klhaf_GJTlVrgh1nnn4M8LD9BpLyZip_VIVuZEWVKf2vB-jL_z5sbVfXNA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkOLQ4uvPN8LK4G1RFx2MgDg19GmeMICyjp0qe8htuVuw&oe=693BCD81 | 13/10/2025 | 105,42 | 80.729 | 2.684 | 1.288 | 130 | 2.188 | 6.290 | 779,00 | 22.222 | 1.809.188.295 | October | 2.025 | |
| Making Bad Soil Better | Got Bad Soil? | Everyone tells me they have terrible soil and then they tell me about all the things they add in amend to their soil. Unfortunately, those things are not what you need. What you need our plants with good deep, healthy root systems and organic matter that overtime gets dragged through the root zone. That is how you build soil! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPtjY66jqUZ/ | 2025/10/12 | 18142855804430871 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/562995824_661149317053529_5916945160425985540_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=jrauIjHHl8cQ7kNvwGOEcKR&_nc_oc=AdnnoC1wtUsAFThA70xXSVQC0mADR6YCytwGbGqpM8v_AgrYdNYTtL4Px8_pQnoORv4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflJOCT1zBzXUw0LruV5VZu-YgQZQ9gT7x4Pl0PeKfHeVA&oe=693BB032 | 12/10/2025 | 42,22 | 30.308 | 1.901 | 198 | 76 | 140 | 2.315 | 764,00 | 30.794 | 1.018.600.039 | October | 2.025 | |
| How to Start an Easy Native Garden | Want An Easy Native Garden? | Try removing small sections of your lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant native plants. Start small and make it simple. The easiest place to get started is around the edges of your lawn since that’s usually the place that’s hardest to keep the lawn alive. The edge is next to sidewalks and driveways have very dry soil which lawns don’t like so make your life easier by carving yourself a nice bed and fill it with native plants. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #landscapedesign | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPq-jDDDAd6/ | 2025/10/11 | 18024586619563815 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/559533020_3173226079497800_1673740531207791918_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8qUeVQMgkPUQ7kNvwHklly3&_nc_oc=AdmOD1TghIxzx4h4cYu0jJ1aCf7sJWuX7J_lhyILY2oRtm7B3ZcKjA4D7ybjsxh0egw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnvnVDWlfnV4KsOBiaRm2dcpKAN2f3YjzBJSgtl5750YA&oe=693BB58E | 11/10/2025 | 42,67 | 30.428 | 1.777 | 381 | 46 | 113 | 2.317 | 761,00 | 30.010 | 1.000.083.363 | October | 2.025 | |
| Skit – The Lies We Tell Ourselves | The Lies We Tell Ourselves | Every. Year. #gardening #garden #menopause #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPpSPSVksJ3/ | 2025/10/10 | 17878344867303157 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/563878092_1297900368275788_7996800962662105330_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=M8NSfCPvbRMQ7kNvwH-PAke&_nc_oc=AdnknuaBzw5oK5MtqqeHd8Wlgn5O1Tu8lA3XPwj057ZLzYQt21xl0sSvF7waxHupv6U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AflQcUNA4WC9_IoDxkx5VdvPhVY-E6nUiUUJ2lkZN4VtEA&oe=693B9620 | 10/10/2025 | 69,37 | 44.192 | 1.859 | 50 | 145 | 127 | 2.181 | 494,00 | 8.809 | 426.909.486 | October | 2.025 | |
| Garden Centers – Smaller Younger Plants | Garden Centers Don’t Want You To Know This | Buying smaller size plants is cheaper takes less work for you to dig in plant and younger plants perform better than older plants. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPoZuQSjBYr/ | 2025/10/10 | 18110326321501252 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/560931633_1031878988966825_8198738312874877930_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gIzgMuE0bA0Q7kNvwGqszwD&_nc_oc=Admc0gPXi7CNrvg6FujiJgqhqvrKjxzLWoWdTymfMTSoqkMWheWiQX9XEXQipuKJJk0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfkKKDPx5Z0R5TjYEf4nr_KaUV4bTS5DoPV-pEjNNfpEzA&oe=693BB55B | 10/10/2025 | 103,88 | 70.905 | 4.726 | 423 | 156 | 543 | 5.848 | 825,00 | 20.656 | 1.592.705.942 | October | 2.025 | |
| Evergreen Drop Needles | Is My Evergreen Dying? | Evergreen’s drop needles in late summer or fall in order to prepare for next spring’s new growth. So don’t be surprised if the interior of your evergreen trees and shrubs start looking brown or yellow and die off this time of year. Evergreens don’t invest in needles on the inside of the plant if there isn’t sunlight getting into that area to photosynthesize. if you have browning happening from the center all the way out to the tips of your plants you should call an arborist and find out what’s going on. That is not normal. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPl0-uVDHne/ | 2025/10/09 | 18074692907119330 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/561372867_4101010426894258_125768830790301138_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=yQqK7bJ3OooQ7kNvwHJ0QQB&_nc_oc=AdmOVECufW7WSXK9rQMUzEBrGuf8_J3mWL3DWy3mm5zcvtaT5QCX69-Z6pzFekHFPQg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfnzpyPPD4sqAEiqTPwIFj3mEKcPjhW5xyDmt6XmxBatsg&oe=693BAA1A | 09/10/2025 | 71,95 | 51.563 | 1.867 | 351 | 73 | 605 | 2.896 | 562,00 | 15.431 | 836.113.596 | October | 2.025 | |
| Perennial Seeds – Free Plants | Do This For Free Plants | For perennial seeds, you need to look up the germination code because each plant has a separate set of conditions that must be met before the seed will germinate. You can leave the seeds to drop on their own or you can collect the seeds yourself and drop them where you would like them, but I suggest you do that after your first hard freeze. That way if you have germination code A plant, they won’t germinate before they have had time to harden off before the cold weather. You also could collect the seeds and store them in a cool dry location in an envelope and sow them in a milk jug over the winter or mimic cold moist stratification times in your refrigerator. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjQMJtjGSL/ | 2025/10/08 | 18080345018053283 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/562993754_1325017965743776_5403114553028745290_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=2_fW9cPi71gQ7kNvwHEmHTI&_nc_oc=AdmTHR032lnS9lOX5a11_8ACocJ6yPrOsltED_Ay0r-fk7WFsSoiqkGrmct18c4aMPA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmPfeJVsjvaMO0YULIdbn6FIkdT-4_W6GWrbB3agBbEfA&oe=693BB76D | 08/10/2025 | 37,57 | 27.058 | 1.414 | 304 | 39 | 95 | 1.852 | 684,00 | 35.356 | 1.072.571.276 | October | 2.025 | |
| Fall Rose Care | Fall Rose Care | Roses need to be left alone to go dormant in late summer. So we don’t fertilize after August 1 because that will promote new growth. New growth takes 3 to 4 months to harden off to survive winter. We also don’t want to prune or even deadhead the flowers off because that’s also going to encourage new growth which doesn’t have enough time to prepare for winter. We also know that it is not a good idea to pile up mulch, compost or cover our roses with a cone because those will trap, moisture and warmth against the plant which causes disease. #Roses #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPgxJkgjuGP/ | 2025/10/07 | 17984672921740355 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/560045571_803622548881335_8982073506824659570_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8Y8y1zpkeNwQ7kNvwGYcfZj&_nc_oc=Adl0FYgSvdFJlbrlrqMplU8OKJBN_e1busSn6bzTLA0wDw9rR_jEwDDxzYKrzNErr9I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jt6w9KCSG0ygGdJ4WImBQA&oh=00_AfmeGm7fFvgCcKKISUGx4iHM-Az0AzOLI2KTWeC1nfqiNg&oe=693BA23D | 07/10/2025 | 55,78 | 33.421 | 1.634 | 510 | 76 | 477 | 2.697 | 807,00 | 26.972 | 966.412.781 | October | 2.025 | |
| Free Plants – Collecting Seeds | Free Plants! | A great way to expand your garden is by collecting seeds from the plants you already have. Once a flower gets pollinated the plant stops investing in the beautiful flowers and starts to create seeds. You harvest the seeds when they are ready to easily be pulled off the plant. Later in the week, I’ll do a video explaining when and how to sow your seeds. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPbu7KeDhAE/ | 2025/10/05 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/559455362_1224393616375383_5287393857554117813_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=_JL6nYaXVU4Q7kNvwFRmDjA&_nc_oc=AdnRGwYOdf7SlyM_G6XRrPbOixqdXMspFTy1jJYtBbNBBLlBkQHScOfmqNs5AIOtoIk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Aflg7vq4f8xmInfdQHo3k50Io6zK6RerFBx46_pk5FHEcQ&oe=693C09B4 | 05/10/2025 | 64,88 | 43.421 | 3.073 | 522 | 64 | 243 | 3.902 | 899,00 | 33.257 | 1.647.452.291 | October | 2.025 | ||
| Perennial – Rattlesnake Master | Coolest Perennial Ever | Rattlesnake Master is a fantastic architectural, tall perennial for the middle or back of your beds. It is a pollinator magnet for lots of native insects and the leaves are a host plant for swallowtail butterflies. They prefer full sun and soil that isn’t very very dry or has standing water. They are a medium moisture plant. They will get 4 feet tall and the spheres will come out in early to mid-summer. #Garden #gardening #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPY7iA1Djnd/ | 2025/10/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/561087023_1373306954794401_5343721667754815523_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=aWVRVEEhSGUQ7kNvwEQi5no&_nc_oc=Adlpa7CRvR54rgfEyZLRsqCjcKf2vFd4CqaksZODTKu1NixcYGfUYfyW8E7nFkWMAKc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkRQK1GO_xgFLyZR3cJjFaSPnQilnU2bVagfMPyO0taWQ&oe=693BFB5F | 04/10/2025 | 61,91 | 44.307 | 1.618 | 583 | 39 | 156 | 2.396 | 541,00 | 24.616 | 1.199.554.082 | October | 2.025 | ||
| Native Tree – Colorado Blue Spruce | Pretty Tree But Not Worth It | Colorado Blue Spruce do not do well in the Midwest because we have wet, swampy spring and dry summers, which is not what they are accustomed to. I would only plant this tree if it is native where you live. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPWYO18jH6K/ | 2025/10/03 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/558892936_1433136094651619_2776728609636061341_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bWu9DYWDo3AQ7kNvwHuh8zy&_nc_oc=AdkF-gpjeagHyNeI47tJtu0tFBjQM5is4VKix40VlhIi_tN6q6kNYVXTFziLzrI6TuE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AflbXpHEazKjAfqWG2k4Q6rSJpDk1PQHM91hUSYtdIkXjg&oe=693C1162 | 03/10/2025 | 87,93 | 65.554 | 1.639 | 265 | 62 | 337 | 2.303 | 351,00 | 20.755 | 1.467.709.700 | October | 2.025 | ||
| Mums – Hardy, Annual, Garden | Stop Buying Mums Every Year | If you buy Hardy Mums at the garden center, they are cold Hardy to zone five which means they are perennial here in Chicago which is zone six. If you buy garden moms or annual moms, they are not perennial. The hardy Mums can be planted in the ground and they will come back every year as long as you live in zone five or higher. Chrysanthemums are not native to North America and have no benefit to insects so it’s an also a good idea to plant some native Asters in your garden. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPTrJVfDlxH/ | 2025/10/02 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/558853685_3006445386214493_9056405945601820601_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=eUvfFXDOCG8Q7kNvwGM2pK5&_nc_oc=AdkJbGwp0pBqRkWJfih2CFg28t5ZPKYhX5yunwAdSN4yXZETu5vpzmlxMnV_JSLQ5SA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfniAFGRwRiJ3MD9OqbZp1D-r4RQe9apvPTPS7KuYm2CWg&oe=693C1363 | 02/10/2025 | 1,15 | 249.474 | 5.337 | 2.454 | 135 | 3.068 | 10.994 | 441,00 | 26.805 | 6.986.741.181 | October | 2.025 | ||
| Staying On Top Of Weeds – Dutch Push Hoe | Great Way to Stay on Top of Weeds | If you can stay on top of your weeds while they only have one set of cotelydons (embryonic leaves) you don’t have to pull them out individually. You can use a hoe like a Dutch push hole to run along the soil surface and remove the leaves without disrupting any soil underneath. Any type of hoe will work I happen to prefer a push style versus a pull style. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRS-ZQDq8O/ | 2025/10/01 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/556455416_829169359447422_3114986406440313847_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Ccc217ICM8EQ7kNvwE9jBkc&_nc_oc=AdkWNibqrVw5LTHhoMuq_oAvDf6wuYQ4bR0uz-2SuuybXomrBgURCRdn-RY21J8gzxY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfnUstpSICi2pi4K0eQ0QVbAdMMQZeAyvnOkQTtA97YdzQ&oe=693BF0EC | 01/10/2025 | 79,51 | 56.951 | 1.633 | 308 | 47 | 164 | 2.152 | 378,00 | 29.670 | 1.891.897.306 | October | 2.025 | ||
| Watering – Stop After 4 Weeks | Stop Watering After 4 Weeks | New plants need to be watered for the first four weeks. We water very deeply and slowly and then we let that water dry out in between watering. We do this for four weeks. Then we dial the watering back. By four weeks, you should attempt to gently pull the plant out of the ground, and it should have rooted into the soil by then. If your plants have not taken root after a month, you need to figure out what’s going on. At this point, we need the plant to start pushing its own roots out nice and deep to find water. If we continue to water, the plants are just going to have a shallow unhealthy root system. Don’t make your plants life easy by constantly watering. if you were in a drought, I would continue to water once a week if the soil is dry and the plant is showing you signs of dehydration, like wilted leaves are burning out edges of the leaves and flowers. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPOs8RWjjcv/ | 2025/09/30 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/556601327_1149752377040434_585049696016927488_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Bn1QxL5CKa8Q7kNvwGei3vp&_nc_oc=Adm7DlUwsn_bgC7PpZJFrSADeRWnIY1zy0pQD42ifETOMaKSggx05vrJuqC24378IoE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkvdaWWE4TS6vv-6NdcD3jR1QluVdD8Ae75DgNGSUa7zQ&oe=693BF190 | 30/09/2025 | 94,24 | 63.401 | 1.638 | 366 | 33 | 414 | 2.451 | 387,00 | 21.555 | 1.484.018.104 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Overhead Tool – Cobrahead – Discount Code | BEST Weeding Tool | I’ve been using the overhead tool for the last four years and I love it so much that I’ve bought one for everyone in my family and I called them and ask if they would give me a coupon code. Use coupon code PowersPlants for 10% off at Cobrahead.com #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPMEQw9DrcS/ | 2025/09/29 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/556441159_1516860112827654_5977823905732891570_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=9afa-gHb8xYQ7kNvwFRSuI0&_nc_oc=AdlAk22tSKfIP9uuUMRvKaDPiersPv-_n_3zGMmWRpBhBswkfL-LZy1waRk0zqUFue8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfmHMpCA38LgjIsaNB3NOnf6K6sq6llqbUEQYCH_X_6JxQ&oe=693C0148 | 29/09/2025 | 59,91 | 42.630 | 1.009 | 325 | 43 | 127 | 1.504 | 353,00 | 19.958 | 965.769.154 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Weeds – Tips for Weeding | Weeds Don’t Want You to Know This | Weeds grow where there is no other competition. They also thrive where there is disrupted soil. Plant your beds so that plants touch each other at full size. This creates a living mulch that suppresses weeds. Your best strategy is to not leave open gaps in your beds, use mulch between plants until plants mature and when pulling weeds don’t disrupt your soil. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPJgPZCjI8P/ | 2025/09/28 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/556379443_2566001233765570_8867884132680335098_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bgIz_3TIJHYQ7kNvwEDLgOq&_nc_oc=AdkB5KOBYd7RSER30y-BX5g1TNhKrG-NTV2J-hx2fXokSqcEcfTFz8vWEn2_t-efVBw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfmVnVV7XOP7LmXG-9k7Re9LiblXbPj0XNP1ZJg-SSDJwQ&oe=693C0A90 | 28/09/2025 | 179,93 | 99.232 | 3.496 | 571 | 37 | 414 | 4.518 | 455,00 | 27.730 | 3.015.992.691 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Japanese Beetles – Grubs – Milky Spore | Got Grubs? | Japanese Beetles lay eggs in the soil and those eggs hatch and become grubs. Late summer early fall is when you sometimes see a problem with animals, digging in the soil, trying to find grubs to eat. I recommend an organic product called milky spore, which is a naturally occurring bacteria that needs to be applied three times per year for two whole years to take care of the Japanese beetle problem. If you have other grubs from other types of insects, milky spore will not work for you. And if you use grub X or another systemic insecticide milky, spore won’t work because you’ve already killed all the grubs. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPG7ZVOjObt/ | 2025/09/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/554737378_1424629905269552_2931683379412815839_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=yr3UnBgf6a0Q7kNvwGi_8qp&_nc_oc=Adm2nwqKaBy4XwY_Kg02H8f32Nw3P1fDZGNkY6XQ9qElS9woHzm5pOeu6m_YQzHK3fU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkrPdOfkdy243Vt94P5u60zF1dd_-yL5M66ruZ_EKOVwg&oe=693C09B9 | 27/09/2025 | 136,04 | 94.996 | 3.670 | 2.756 | 162 | 2.229 | 8.817 | 928,00 | 33.034 | 3.440.306.322 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Full Sun Native Plant List | You NEED These Full Sun Plants! | There are 60 feet of hot sunny dry Parkway that needs to be filled with native plants! Here is my plant list: Baptisia ‘Blueberry Sundae’ Aromatic Aster – Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Rough Blazing Star – Liatris aspera Hairy Beardtongue – Penstemon hirsutus Side Oats Grama – Bouteloua curtipendula Eastern Red Columbine – Aquilegia canadensis Butterfly Weed – Asclepias tuberosa Prairie Smoke – Geum triflorum Blue Eyes Grass – Sisyrinchium albidum Purple Love Grass – Eragrostis spectabilis Lance Leaf Coreopsis – Coreopsis lanceolata #gardening #garden #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #landscapedesign #chicagogram | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPEWn5_johu/ | 2025/09/26 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/552966291_637895422728587_3992931585872255069_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=JkBEoHm9DwcQ7kNvwG-ur6e&_nc_oc=Admv5GereSLTb164u77ZeC8sOB9KP_8_qiFMgIBB4XymlMQDK9sVBEECViMOqMjsyBA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfmZqaBWLNxsIz_lb3XKOV_ROKEmRv67Udud65huQ9i4iw&oe=693BFBD2 | 26/09/2025 | 69,49 | 49.464 | 2.476 | 1.668 | 61 | 222 | 4.427 | 895,00 | 37.186 | 2.010.207.699 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Parkway or Boulevard Native Planting | Parkway/Boulevard Planting | The treehouse Humane Society asked me to design a Parkway/Boulevard/hell strip planting of native plants for in front of their building. This is a very hot dry location next to a sidewalk and next to the curb where cars park. to prepare this area for planting the vegetation that was there was killed with cardboard and 3 inches of mulch on top. Now that the vegetation is killed, we will call Julie to mark the powerlines, install a couple of boulders for the dogs to go to the bathroom on and some pavers for people to step on when they exit their cars. Follow me and we will review the plant list later this week. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPBx3jPjiE9/ | 2025/09/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/552814530_1325445119160874_8441161495427573650_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CJvx2-0LKq8Q7kNvwFZdEtE&_nc_oc=Adnro6xPrsiRuPfT7XQAHwbCJrxNHR9-MvPQ3Ki5_55UlpnstLDuQJPdZwHo-wjTYVE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AflZbdJa4CJWGc5nj-bA3bQKBLwK3cckRPT8SJiff_IfyA&oe=693C1B3F | 25/09/2025 | 34,12 | 24.888 | 975 | 60 | 24 | 18 | 1.077 | 433,00 | 25.242 | 693.260.383 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Cloche Cage – Protecting Plants From Animals | Plants Need Protection? | I have a lot of animals that nibble on my brand newly planted plants. In order to protect them, I like to use a cage called a Cloche. You don’t need to buy ready-made cloches but you can just make one out of chicken wire or hardware cloth that you may have in the garage or you could buy a dollar store mesh trash basket! I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. #gardening #garden #gardeninglife #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_NBPiDC2z/ | 2025/09/24 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/553406771_1895052874691458_4125178528695921618_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=KURcp0VwCesQ7kNvwG64CE0&_nc_oc=AdlhTELZN7kDWhmg-7RPLmIrhTbrT_g-OkAkz8hYSS6qZfjyV0FOnKXez2J1IZYymOE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfnfF3dC1dBneKNeJqzxqwbnV7iJsE98jHCRiX0cCH7OIg&oe=693C1884 | 24/09/2025 | 36,21 | 24.573 | 1.037 | 161 | 47 | 74 | 1.319 | 537,00 | 19.548 | 558.352.897 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Mums – Chrysanthemums – Deadheading – Perennial Beds | Keep Your Mums Blooming! | I like the classic look of some chrysanthemums on my porch in fall. In order to keep them looking nice I have to deadhead the flowers and that will encourage the plant to open new flowers. And don’t forget to add some fall blooming asters to your perennial beds for those insects that need nutritious native nectar this time of year. #chrysanthemums #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO8oULcjLDH/ | 2025/09/23 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/552965306_1324821702519267_8583842400313384713_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=KvRVbFbn9F8Q7kNvwGPMHx3&_nc_oc=AdmaEaewfNXFJhf2THq42TiFV7CMlLFxd94UZY36CiOP19SHmG6SZObfj6g76IgvU2c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afl1eSwstrxAWvH2XSW117YseXIHy4sbDyN8VsVgnYgIAQ&oe=693BFCDD | 23/09/2025 | 136,50 | 86.887 | 4.334 | 999 | 97 | 1.644 | 7.074 | 814,00 | 25.995 | 2.329.037.950 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plant For Hummingbirds And Pollinators – Eastern Red Columbine or Aquilegia Canadensis | Want More Hummingbirds? | Eastern red columbine, Aquilegia canadensis, is a native plant too much of central and eastern North America. It provides very nutritious native nectar for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators in spring. This plant evolved to bloom at the same time that Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating north. This plant is considered a medium spreading plant via seed. If you don’t want the plant spread spreading, you can cut the flowers off when they finish blooming before they create seedpods. You can also let the plants go to seed and collect the seeds before they drop and spread them where you would like the plant to spread. #gardening #nativeplants #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO6DdnpDIPL/ | 2025/09/22 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/551813721_1623753251937783_7734444843614390206_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qk4_xM4ST98Q7kNvwHACwEL&_nc_oc=AdmejO7JiMJskIBZjc9U7RsfsETNEAfIRn5x5okqJB0fAiBzgAu6W5Ux29OSrbFLlkY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afke1q-U0CIOgj0-4IBB_aEK-wOHJaqT2LVAPHGcA0840w&oe=693BFE0D | 22/09/2025 | 56,43 | 40.792 | 2.859 | 743 | 90 | 211 | 3.903 | 957,00 | 34.147 | 1.502.492.631 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Trees – Liatris or Blazingstar and Meadow Blazing Star | You Need Some of These Plants! | Liatris, also called Blazingstar, is a family of plants with gorgeous tall purple blooms that pollinators love. I am planting Meadow Blazing Star for August September color in my garden. It prefers full or partial sun and medium moisture soil. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO3eu25jih9/ | 2025/09/21 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/550697051_837058335316197_3639382847578407422_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1zP3eFbl-GQQ7kNvwF_ZWLp&_nc_oc=Adm9gLEuihSxjNRZmYpQiNlffimrcaex1dLpOcBWrsGMSHuV4tJrMxCdQzwmwBDJaKc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afk-LAc-PsuP-067Yr94P1jlOkN9zk4Yroii-_hUrSa4Lw&oe=693BF87F | 21/09/2025 | 42,45 | 32.089 | 1.946 | 521 | 94 | 18 | 2.579 | 804,00 | 27.440 | 921.264.948 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Dividing, Transplanting, and Cutting Back Perennials | Leave Your Perennials | Fall is a time to plant divide and transplant perennials. It is not a time to cut them back. The garden looks beautiful with all of the seed heads left up and that also provides food for birds that stay over the winter. It also provides habitat for insects. We do perennial cut back in the spring. The only exception is diseased plant material or plant material that was infested by a pest. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO053bGDmQu/ | 2025/09/20 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/549916869_1120327549631962_293684765801564942_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mg4o2mVmyTMQ7kNvwFzuv-K&_nc_oc=Adm32h8rQJ3xDO_jf8VR535U-ZZDyBckc0EIvvXFCwofMpPOZ0gpLAo63DjRlCjw1vY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfnbJ0NH3xj6i3jVp1ZohCzRVSDX5-JgKTNA3ZBLHAGl2w&oe=693C0EBB | 20/09/2025 | 1,36 | 1.139.147 | 65.305 | 7.126 | 987 | 16.983 | 90.401 | 794,00 | 21.359 | 24.301.039.817 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Dividing Irises | Time To Divide Iris! | Late summer early fall is a great time to divide Iris. You can also transplant this time of year. They want at least six hours of sunlight and well drained soil. They don’t like to be planted very deeply. lots of people‘s iris after five years or so stop blooming. It’s a good idea to divide them to keep the roots from getting too tight which prevents blooming. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOyVCALDm9A/ | 2025/09/19 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/551081258_1449742516218347_3527340595210192443_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=kpnAKgevbsEQ7kNvwFIZRpq&_nc_oc=AdntwKR-IL3c5JcMLrUmyfjsygleiXG51hU-TpC63ohk5pXM8l0Hw03PA1ZVisIrEMY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afni2fBBbKWgS16YxnXZaJ8jXV_3eU1FsdX2acMky9xmdw&oe=693BFEAC | 19/09/2025 | 78,16 | 42.406 | 1.604 | 569 | 63 | 87 | 2.323 | 548,00 | 22.146 | 1.032.706.436 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Landscape Fabric or Weed Barrier | Don’t Use Landscape Fabric | Landscape fabric does not work and it harms your soil and plants long-term. Landscape fabric, often called weed barrier, is a porous material that’s supposed to allow air and water down into your soil wall blocking weeds. Mulch goes on top of the landscape fabric, which decomposes along with other organic material and the weeds grow right on top and push through the fabric. I’ve even had examples on my own property where weeds will come out of the soil and push right up through the fabric. The decomposed organic material on top also clogged the holes in the fabric, making it more difficult for water to pass through. Don’t waste your money in time on landscape fabric. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOvigE9joH_/ | 2025/09/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/550388631_1544187056746500_7015399785881842477_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8BNtEvzq6MoQ7kNvwFUIKTd&_nc_oc=AdngBB0RjXnCnIchmYzsuXkTTEPcr9k8_CcVkC-fpnClcFgroI-k1A5IqJBuwIb87tA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkmTZsZi4wcUsrzqWdkGUf3aPRvnMf2mXvNTa9FnJGxfQ&oe=693C0599 | 18/09/2025 | 324,00 | 248.095 | 6.327 | 1.264 | 742 | 1.618 | 9.951 | 401,00 | 27.866 | 7.318.792.603 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrub – Ninebark | Ninebark Should Look Like This | Ninebark is a great native shrub with green leaves. It needs a lot of room especially if it is getting lots of water. This plant has a beautiful arching branching habit and should be left alone by your landscaper! The only way to prune is by taking some old stems down to the ground each year or by completely cutting all stems to the ground in early spring. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOqY7PhElb-/ | 2025/09/17 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/548494131_1101497855454808_1983819690065913823_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=MEeVFAI5knIQ7kNvwFB04qe&_nc_oc=AdnxydzWMMnz3fJLLQIdRxFWOS2CdSepPZIwWqFUwBGgPZcUJelk30r-F7cqFRjXzpI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afkaap69s4VDENbJY5MtgQ7Dkh2X_Xtg7Y5zBMDsGMev4Q&oe=693C1D8B | 17/09/2025 | 38,65 | 29.511 | 1.214 | 225 | 44 | 113 | 1.596 | 541,00 | 22.401 | 691.039.081 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Azaleas and Rhododendron | How to Grow Azaleas | Azaleas and Rhododendron are under story plants which mean they evolved underneath large trees. They love, dappled, sun or morning sun only with shade in the afternoon. They like moist but well drained soil. Fall is a great time to plant them and if yours is in too much sun fall is a great time to transplant them too . #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOs9u3cDt2h/ | 2025/09/17 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/549377495_1893483291209888_2740286992606633222_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Lus8DdApOJgQ7kNvwGL9NwV&_nc_oc=AdnhvFBtN33Txd9bhUuxX0OKI1t5F2Q3TcZZk6E4kO1cDW1Z2sKktfq7Kt5pDS-bL7A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_Afn-Yo23itmPXnhXZE_UFByfScSrxFC9h2xNzA2qxCehGg&oe=693BF19A | 17/09/2025 | 38,73 | 28.533 | 772 | 253 | 30 | 105 | 1.160 | 407,00 | 16.276 | 494.489.189 | September | 2.025 | ||
| No Pruning in Late Summer or Fall | Do NOT do THIS Anymore | No one should be pruning your plants in late summer or fall. Those green leaves and needles are necessary for the plant to maximize every bit of sunlight this time of year and make food to survive the winter. Let the plant go to sleep on its own so it can pull all that food/sap down into its roots for winter survival. That sap in the roots is also going to fuel next spring growth so don’t disrupt the flow of sap going down to the roots by pruning. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOqY_4akkOe/ | 2025/09/16 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/546652466_1051571863554536_2294845119266251451_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=R0QYrXwfj_oQ7kNvwGdXjxN&_nc_oc=AdlEUDOnFZ6RxG5KcFbzQe_NkkgynG9anUTcElvl4rO2E4hFTX6pafzs0Jwt1Mdel8Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkNk1aFjDkP155gISAvBq3UNqNJdq4fNSRs3DSM-cS3Iw&oe=693C1FC0 | 16/09/2025 | 362,49 | 284.962 | 10.780 | 3.671 | 645 | 4.614 | 19.710 | 692,00 | 36.678 | 10.524.554.508 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Oleander Aphids On Milkweed | Aphids on Milkweed? | Oleander aphids are not native to North America, but they are full of sugars that other insects love to eat. I don’t want my milkweed plants weakened by aphid activity so when they are emerging as young seedlings in the spring and early summer, I squish the aphids when I see them on my plants. But once I see them monarchs around and any eggs and caterpillars in this area, I stopped working and squishing any aphids. At that point, I just let the ladybugs in the green lacewing take over. They are beneficial insects that will eat the aphids. #monarchbutterfly #milkweed #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOn0Is9Eqnj/ | 2025/09/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/548133837_1276301943684010_236416341772124612_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=tg-HS8IbN1wQ7kNvwF06DCr&_nc_oc=Adl_bm726QRGvJXSqitRwZHv3ejsgIiGIPm60LRHjbjwWKUUMo4VMK5NLCgfbW6npSs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkiNqb_EVSanAif-dpLZB3FcoiFQWCFJ6qrXQOKEMu76A&oe=693C1F57 | 15/09/2025 | 33,91 | 23.026 | 924 | 77 | 70 | 44 | 1.115 | 484,00 | 16.112 | 436.968.003 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Milkweed For Monarchs – Swamp or Rose Milkweed or Asclepius Incarnata | Do This For The Most Monarch Caterpillars! | If you’re interested in helping the monarch population, it’s a good idea to plant some native milkweed. Some milkweed species can spread aggressively and so I decided to try swamp milkweed, also called rose milkweed, or Asclepius incarnata, in a container and it has been working great for the last three years. I let the seeds fall on their own in the fall of 2024 and I got hundreds of milkweed seedlings this spring of 2025. The butter butterflies came and laid at least 30 eggs if not more on this patch. I observed 30 caterpillars from July through September. I even got to watch one chrysalis evolve, and it eventually hatched into a beautiful adult. It is important to note that I am not intervening in any way as these eggs hatch and caterpillars evolve. The best thing is to let nature run its course and the healthiest caterpillars that survive, their youth will continue on the strongest genes into the wild population. #monarchbutterfly #gardening #garden #nativeplants #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOluR3PDs_2/ | 2025/09/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/549191714_1458701672130048_4809019557849318823_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=b5OzbC9Wv3kQ7kNvwEXGnDs&_nc_oc=AdkYzH07iRgrct3zy5Bcx7butPYjYMXS2sQGkOVodPLgoOwfP_mnOyG-IO8P2m8fhS8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfmroUy2s-6LaAwS3Hp5gMTIcTT1ploSoM7xw22q9-VryA&oe=693C20F9 | 14/09/2025 | 73,39 | 54.127 | 4.332 | 792 | 195 | 916 | 6.235 | 1.152,00 | 32.066 | 1.829.053.260 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Species – Burning Bush | Please Remove This From Your Yard | I know how much people really love their burning bush for that bright red fall color. But sadly, that plant is highly invasive, especially in the Northeast and the Midwest. And don’t worry, I have some fantastic native options that have the same beautiful color in fall, but there’s also flowers, which you don’t get with a burning bush! Those native flowers are going to feed spring pollinators, and the seeds and berries are going to feed birds and other wildlife. So you’ll be helping the ecosystem and gaining design value by removing your burning bush and replacing it with one of these natives. You’ll have to check your area and see if these plants are native near you and if you are looking at a native viburnum like the ones I mentioned in this video, check and see if your county is having an issue with viburnum leaf beetle, which is an invasive pest that will kill your shrub. Here are some replacement options: – Nannyberry viburnum – American cranberry viburnum – Some varieties of Arrowood viburnum – winged sumac – smooth sumac – native honeysuckle – sweetspire like Little Henry – for very large areas with a lot of moisture look at button bush – black chokeberry I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 40 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. Photo Credits: State of Indiana Cooperatives Invasive Management #Garden #Gardening #GardenGoals #LandscapeDesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOiiwzVDrj9/ | 2025/09/13 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/547902153_2260519897744445_8632559138629305585_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=L6jIHjFXzUcQ7kNvwGhIcpk&_nc_oc=AdmWtfvcJk72VyvoGAk-Fr301OXAMb_MF8avK3L78qT2t9FXT_QnYjLS6QMWksGdPwY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AflrU2VxL100w2XMuK7kokipokcGUZgRpx0yWxGH6yeY_g&oe=693BFB54 | 13/09/2025 | 329,68 | 239.711 | 6.024 | 3.814 | 335 | 1.479 | 11.652 | 486,00 | 27.593 | 7.002.108.016 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plants For Partial Shade | Partial Shade Garden | Here are some great plants that can tolerate quite a bit of shade, but do you need some sun. Late season native blooming plants are a great option for pollinators that need food in fall. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOgF1iqjk46/ | 2025/09/12 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/543781192_707335611766789_6301804339797610356_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Sp6DLLdkaicQ7kNvwFzExke&_nc_oc=AdlafEjaxido1u1cqHPWGsKyRlcSusFljkXLf3DosoHiQM772Kq0QIVS4YEPw3WJVWU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfkVvXWwO8Iy_tL4ncQD-ygo2ioyVNqBJB2afHqxIba6Yg&oe=693C2510 | 12/09/2025 | 41,53 | 28.493 | 1.111 | 388 | 24 | 45 | 1.568 | 55,00 | 18.944 | 609.448.592 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Volunteer Opportunity | This Is Amazing | If you are interested in volunteering with the Poplar Creek Prairie Stuart go to their website at PoplarCreekPrairieStewards.org or simply go for a walk and admire their work in the Carl Hansen woods, Poplar Creek Forest preserve, and the Schaumburg grasslands located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This is a wonderful volunteer organization who has restored hundreds of acres of Oak Hickory Woodland tallgrass Prairie, a marsh, a pond and a lake. #nativeplants #NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #Conservation #Garden #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOdhCmSjgZS/ | 2025/09/11 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/542888891_2308660919597118_2435962611055566324_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xMLmrFYhh4kQ7kNvwGYhxrB&_nc_oc=AdmXnSKQ1_QkoJXwa9sQuuq18ORSoAYhPdREkUYDcCgFbUAAHgM0eW3upDRpgzJFEyU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AfmEDG1I_pjJX4p7S9zyjV3bmE79zirbPspiIkLdlSGosA&oe=693C1FF4 | 11/09/2025 | 50,13 | 37.379 | 2.522 | 103 | 68 | 126 | 2.819 | 754,00 | 20.764 | 864.957.414 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plant Research Tools | Not All Native Plants Are For Home Gardens | I think it’s a good idea before planting native plants in your garden to do extensive research on how that plant spreads and whether or not it spreads aggressively. I like to use prairie moon.com, Lady Bird Johnson website at Wildflower.org and the Missouri Botanical Garden website at https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Please share in the comments, useful websites that you use to research native plants. #nativeplant #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #garden #gardening #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOa8OOmkn2X/ | 2025/09/10 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/544798594_1167991168502087_366394252613426537_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=L-gAT-WC1LAQ7kNvwFoggt8&_nc_oc=Adl8QdtNE3I1lqa2YMWXMBevPfRU62Mfoavp6SNS20VeZlCTz6ACqsTgIxHkE9p1iWY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_lNwutq3FwbhVkbwh9mBMQ&oh=00_AflGZD6Bygr3F4X0q1JQUs-TGyd5lrW9wtCEs-BDezBhyA&oe=693C1382 | 10/09/2025 | 48,24 | 32.705 | 1.859 | 204 | 239 | 72 | 2.374 | 726,00 | 29.130 | 1.060.875.913 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Naturalistic Planting – Fall Garden Design Tips | Fall Design Tips From The GOAT | Naturalistic planting takes into account whatever plant looks like in all four seasons. Leave those seed heads on your flowers and incorporate them into your design. Those seeds are food for birds, and we have lost a tremendous amount of the Byrd population in recent decades so the more we can leave food for them the more we can help them recover as a population. #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOYXXkDDB59/ | 2025/09/09 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/542719825_24792492493714117_3288723623417383503_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=TlU-lPi5YjgQ7kNvwHQ1xom&_nc_oc=AdkrRyFFGoaelXPStPmbNswUA-wmnmqSJx1QJ7sICoKFi6XSmn4e0kIIuXB2OrFprCg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmfxbnRqck_dKXYr2pb30WSFU2KpiCC6wb0BBmLDZ4_Vg&oe=693C1693 | 09/09/2025 | 36,01 | 25.784 | 1.378 | 191 | 48 | 100 | 1.717 | 666,00 | 23.211 | 664.594.467 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Fall Planting & Transplanting | Did You Know This About Planting In The Fall? | Fall is the best time of year to plant and transplant. We still have warm soil temperatures from the summer, there’s less water pressure now that the heat and dry summer period is over, less heat pressure this time of year. It’s also cooler to work! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOVylgmkiki/ | 2025/09/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/544824563_791726947142579_593204136979140680_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=v9FGISiCLooQ7kNvwHLve3U&_nc_oc=AdmPWP9buauA-4u-EnkIn53RZ55apOtFmhAXcfdVptkTf3xSjWsDq3mQhqkpKZLZ2fE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnnmrjGZ0w6lHo7XG1-WpJfIQTsWyXNuvbhgmOSsGCd3w&oe=693C1C0B | 08/09/2025 | 112,85 | 79.219 | 4.289 | 997 | 154 | 567 | 6.007 | 758,00 | 31.216 | 2.691.153.454 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Storm Water Management | Storm Water Management | It is critical during rain, storms that our Landscapes can hold as much water as possible before excess runs into rivers, lakes, and streams. It’s even better if the water is being filtered as it is being slowed down, and that can be done by plants! For those of us that live in the Midwest, where the topography is very flat and we are prone to flooding, these types of stormwater management systems are critical to avoid massive flooding. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOVyl-pDhBv/ | 2025/09/08 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/543772295_1329707078584510_1921175292084042695_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CeU5ORQ1rCIQ7kNvwH0BDNF&_nc_oc=AdknxdxxvrXAJCGix9egldODCHkSJ8BjdF_c5Jp3hKHiuoNLWb2c0kukOmF4QjYlN2U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afljh7VTDYL21rif56nCHoMgLCOvBzmj9_U9EYyvEw7akw&oe=693BF309 | 08/09/2025 | 16,50 | 13.559 | 374 | 37 | 9 | 26 | 446 | 329,00 | 11.596 | 166.072.771 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Yews | Don’t Get Rid of These | Yews are expensive to remove and replace. You can prune Yews in March/early April and cut them back as far as you want. They may be bare with no needles but once the sun hits the bare stems, new green needles will start to grow. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOQpAyjjM62/ | 2025/09/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/542755067_1574088340693111_6006318775568143299_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CQrKPsGOoF0Q7kNvwEjrgwW&_nc_oc=AdmCkRvw4Mx1YDnkDUoSLScCnQY91Iq4OYXSjSdMyKuV4aDxhtXUOmd-FPui1b4TBQs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Aflr8el5M4g68UpBoSBUa3jxXxZGeHPrTFccSRJ6e_uTsQ&oe=693C035A | 06/09/2025 | 1,80 | 1.382.738 | 19.194 | 6.290 | 624 | 4.905 | 31.013 | 224,00 | 36.267 | 51.472.597.164 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Stone / Gravel vs Mulch | Stone / Gravel Mulch? Maybe | Stone or gravel mulch has its place. It lasts a long time so it doesn’t need to be topped up regularly and it is the least flammable mulch so if you live in an area with fire risk, stone is going to be a great option. However, weeds do grow through it and pulling weeds out of the stone mulch is very difficult and time consuming. Stone does not break down and decompose so it does not feed your soil as well as a wood mulch would. Stone does heat up and radiate heat and certain plants don’t want to grow in that kind of environment so you will be limited to what types of plants are going to thrive in an area with stone mulch. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOOENArjjqh/ | 2025/09/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/541873993_795430229695443_2522778505332344139_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=LPq4O0XQGhsQ7kNvwEVF8Ks&_nc_oc=AdnPS73Ynly9ON1718YX1lSnHQH9IOOK37WbqY3Q4gEcLOPA5P3LEj9B4WvHn2wfZOA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnLZ-T-ojcn6vxymWXVreKgDRJhWutlX5XmZRfg8rvUMA&oe=693BF25E | 05/09/2025 | 214,51 | 142.270 | 4.003 | 731 | 143 | 884 | 5.761 | 405,00 | 35.524 | 5.186.663.282 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Sedges to Stop Weeds and Lawns | Keep Weeds and Lawns Out With Sedges | If you have a lot of open gaps in your planting beds expect weeds or other plants to take over that space. I like to use natives as a base layer or a ground cover that does not spread and is very well behaved. I use it in this video along the fence line to contain my neighbor‘s lawn onto his side of the property. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOLfX8cDJOK/ | 2025/09/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/541101851_958003643148219_1633908357273097046_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=SHSV5yHPhVYQ7kNvwEqf_6C&_nc_oc=AdmzaQH2mCLGe9pT9tijAUJDvq9bk9ubf7i33eNOwfTVH03lxjqKVk3Hdwk1fRkDpW4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmmrqhCWBb6OF9OE870bKjKjF-WDWBaGrs1M-vZx6yjFw&oe=693C0C44 | 04/09/2025 | 162,73 | 123.423 | 3.268 | 1.906 | 96 | 435 | 5.705 | 462,00 | 41.251 | 5.258.125.317 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Best Mulch – Arborist Wood Chips | Hands Down The Best Mulch | Fresh arborist wood chips are the best mulch for suppressing weeds, retaining soil moisture and temperature, and cycling nutrients into your soil. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOI6lAzDh3x/ | 2025/09/03 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/539721250_1621487965475297_4170670034074068306_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5cQ3Zuew2LgQ7kNvwGg2KUY&_nc_oc=Adk_pqCZz5xRRgV91P2VNE_yZ6sEKAQIFdZVoEEDozIFea_92vpCWNaDUEmfXdvDVbI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmbUSviYUf0QiTqJTxwWF8mGu7ukX5wlqdSQN2lMZ5InA&oe=693C0214 | 03/09/2025 | 68,16 | 46.766 | 2.375 | 658 | 143 | 494 | 3.670 | 785,00 | 33.207 | 1.727.763.611 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Reducing Mulch Usage | Try This For Reducing Mulch | One of the ways we can eliminate or at least reduce our mulch usage is with plants. For the last two years, I have been trying out Prairie Pussytoes which is a ground cover that is native too much of central North America. It loves full or partial Sun and medium or dry soil. If flowers in spring with little white flowers that looks like a cat paw. This plant has been left alone by the rabbits and it is also deer resistant. If you live in a hardiness zone warmer than seven, you could have a look at a very similar plant called field pussy toes. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOGV2qB2O-O/ | 2025/09/02 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/538384104_784285234067324_1873743317829304352_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=sPR0LlGDgD4Q7kNvwG8wdcC&_nc_oc=AdnkhgRq5j13Sp-6e9Y4K8pdkuDl6FJhzfaD_VbhW-jtzb2-53RVsq_f88t0jGXHEzE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkWRnkQ0CHWXOS-FEXuHBSwTQ9a8p_loP3eJvXJYOQ2Pw&oe=693BFDD7 | 02/09/2025 | 152,73 | 110.214 | 5.705 | 3.605 | 250 | 2.163 | 11.723 | 1.064,00 | 40.424 | 4.569.431.082 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Tying Up Climbing Roses | Tie Up Your Climbing Roses | By late summer, you’re climbing roses probably have canes 6 feet tall or higher! It is time to tie them up to secure them for winter. It is best to tie them at a 45° angle or even horizontal to the ground. This will allow gravity to deposit flowering hormone at different lengths of the stem, giving you more flowers. #Roses #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN25E7TZL8I/ | 2025/09/01 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/537990329_1816249275989575_6195644320544407401_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Byec9d6PfNQQ7kNvwED-DEc&_nc_oc=AdmpBYJsHrJnlC4Rz3hoWvm_JEiKJdP4Ssl3d6ugs_xmiGZe5tLd_XAixXUf9GQqCjc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmBVVmIe3zurN1KfZdCnPoUXHDjW3QQIUFuXL4vXvJ3ww&oe=693BF9BC | 01/09/2025 | 93,20 | 69.669 | 2.285 | 857 | 62 | 618 | 3.822 | 549,00 | 26.206 | 1.900.875.892 | September | 2.025 | ||
| Preparing Peonies for Winter | Prepare Your Peonies For Winter | Let your peony stems and leaves turn brown and die back all on their own. As long as the stems and leaves are green, they are photosynthesizing energy for next year’s flowers. After they turned brown and have died back all on their own, cut the stems and make sure to gather up all of the leaves and dispose of them. Peony stems and leaves generally have powdery mildew and other disease pathogens on them that can overwinter in the soil. Don’t leave anything on the ground and dispose of those stems and leaves don’t compost them. #peony #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN-ncap3Htr/ | 2025/08/31 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/539426396_1108995411378369_4131279430546327342_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=NkSqLb5QjOsQ7kNvwHeB8et&_nc_oc=AdmBa9vhkRFUTAjOfY__-2Uj4MZ8nMEy6FxITImtsGtg2zKg55mYFWLMtjp2xRLMPTM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflqGQvPF7pgaBEUQGiWAIIM2U2FdelOZKS11kGSS_8Nuw&oe=693BEEA3 | 31/08/2025 | 175,94 | 115.690 | 5.412 | 2.393 | 169 | 2.558 | 10.532 | 91,00 | 22.879 | 2.704.274.864 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Eliminating Air Pockets When Planting – Stepping On Area After Planting | Please, Please Do This When Planting | You must eliminate large air pockets in the soil when you plant. You do this by watering the plant and then stepping on the route area. If you sit down, you need to add more soil and then a water and stuff on it again. Plant roots require soil to push into. If there are large air pockets, the roots will not grow. If you have a plant that is under performing, you might want to step around it and try to pull it out of the ground and see what happens. If it pulls out of the ground, there is too much air in your soil. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN-nbmwDMye/ | 2025/08/30 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/540406493_3411162819058918_4874306415744589512_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=sBAg9HnXMeEQ7kNvwFBteSN&_nc_oc=Adk6ijjwwF_Hp7S8-UQFmVMPJTUPcAFZV2-hpfMP1vwcYRNzirC7nFaupgcBrBw84Ac&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afk2XtiOVmjrpdg-CZP5b8TAKm0HckTYs9scBVldd6Cabg&oe=693C01AD | 30/08/2025 | 126,94 | 89.181 | 2.698 | 430 | 66 | 314 | 3.508 | 393,00 | 23.733 | 2.302.652.017 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Steps To Grow Cool Season Turf Grass – Lawn Seed | Cool Season Lawn Seed Time! | The steps to grow cool seasoned turf grass are pretty simple. Remove any dead vegetation, rake up and loosen the top quarter inch of soil, follow package instructions and lay the seed down. Then also follow package instructions for a starter fertilizer. Then rake all of that together, and pat down the soil and seed together. We want the seed touching the soil. Keep the seed bed wet, but not sopping wet with rivers of water eroding the soil and seed away. Check the seed bed twice a day if it gets hot and water as necessary. Kentucky bluegrass takes three weeks to germinate. #lawncare #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN8Csop2N4Y/ | 2025/08/29 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/539130475_673776225082812_1913278623018939091_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=iqdsVFuE-vMQ7kNvwFvjhy6&_nc_oc=AdlrgHrPpBye_NAbatWk7m4_uP3g_RhMueAu9G57JKEDPA4JD4i-Ea5GqkJeMifN7XA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afl24fw4fnPMXpYMdcwCOt7fc01qKnv_mq0vytdD4859bg&oe=693C17B8 | 29/08/2025 | 130,34 | 81.731 | 2.070 | 1.370 | 60 | 1.731 | 5.231 | 64,00 | 30.265 | 2.583.277.904 | August | 2.025 | ||
| When to Sow Lawn Seed | Time For Lawn Seed | Late summer is a great time to get your cool season lawn grass seed down. There are less weeds germinating at this time of the year versus the spring and we have very warm soil temperatures right now leftover from the heat of summer. Grass seed loves to germinate in warm soil. Tomorrow’s video I will show you the process of putting down seed. Stay tuned! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #lawncare #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN5d6-jWMTF/ | 2025/08/28 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/540200112_1143156857733676_3636659612874572510_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qA0oWqOroOgQ7kNvwHSVWap&_nc_oc=AdkfECKXDTXEgfuG1u5DJROi0rtrHIN6j8uI70OqA3mU3eyQ8Prk7C00MAvEjDx6Mqk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmHQjZrZJVeDo61tn14KAtqMqmbnk2U-hl2ruMpc5bQww&oe=693C15D4 | 28/08/2025 | 223,90 | 172.160 | 5.040 | 1.920 | 118 | 5.534 | 12.612 | 733,00 | 21.258 | 3.730.944.058 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Peonies With Powdery Mildew – Deadheading – Oil or Fungicide | Peonies Have White Powdery Mildew? | Peonies are susceptible to powdery mildew, which is a white fungus that grows during warm humid conditions. this leaf fungus is only cosmetic and it will not kill your plant. It is best to plant your peonies in an area that gets a good breeze. It’s also a good idea after you deadhead the spent blooms to remove 30% of the leaves and stems from the center of the plant so there’s lots of good airflow all the way through. After pruning, you can preventatively spray oil or a fungicide. You need to continue spraying according to package instructions all Summer. Once you have powdery mildew, the fungicides and sprays will not correct what you already have. They are only for prevention. I personally don’t have time and attention to spray my peonies, so I just leave them alone after pruning them and tuck them around the side of the house in a location where I don’t have to look at them all summer. Also check out @justbeingmelani and learn about the perimenopause and menopause. We do not care club! She is hilarious! #Peony #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN25Dj83Ep-/ | 2025/08/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/539922008_801727285535906_5200275689350726712_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=cSfvrbnN79UQ7kNvwFqipAU&_nc_oc=AdkxGXBlbD9WfI8cLk9y-r8Ou3N9AO0ALAMsNOc-FKPZf5GI0ZUnQtPtUGiMku8ApKQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnCz0GY5Ja_hMEmzbXonMhGHjwD5GywAEcw-DJQEsqGGw&oe=693BFF91 | 27/08/2025 | 55,64 | 40.538 | 1.816 | 596 | 135 | 304 | 2.851 | 703,00 | 27.719 | 1.208.698.187 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs Into Dormancy | Amaryllis Dormancy | Time to force your amaryllis bulbs into dormancy in late August. Put them in a cool dry dark location and stop watering them. The green leaves will die back on their own. I will be putting mine in the basement. I will leave them there for 10 weeks minimum which would take me to the first week of November. At that point once you are ready start watering them again and bring them up into a room temperature sunny area. They will take 4 to 6 weeks to bloom. I will probably bring mine up closer to Thanksgiving so they’ll be blooming by Christmas. #amaryllis #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN0URdpWMw2/ | 2025/08/26 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/539268945_776116518259612_4302549125665072610_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=dt0TfyXrzeEQ7kNvwHRpH7e&_nc_oc=AdljiYf-JZa4grfIdDxV7TRBHnpO3wLt3fleAEUp3cxJAbg5pZuOQnyz6uY4xoK8S0U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkkUZoyjNWht-noDszMMlmncezhTeQ0-gnGDikzxyz1sQ&oe=693BFFF1 | 26/08/2025 | 41,16 | 29.543 | 1.223 | 493 | 83 | 427 | 2.226 | 753,00 | 19.967 | 660.127.296 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Where Not to Plant Hydrangeas | Don’t Plant Hydrangeas Here | Hydrangeas like very moist soil, so it’s not a good idea to plant them in locations that are hot and have dry soil. If you’re looking for a 4 foot tall and wide rounded shrub for a hot dry location check out Shrubby St. John’s Wort. Rabbit and deer resistant. #Hydrangea #hydrangeas #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNxviKD3Bxl/ | 2025/08/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/538542324_1089423496656181_1038211203919895245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=hpTbNN6CaZkQ7kNvwGOntBd&_nc_oc=AdlAsby4WDQjgDWZOcknlns04T-cIufX9NAK9YllnNGp5TDkpmS_dkocnznNriQxyN8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkVj7wUoF0482VbKRlg9kmHa-9LsRBWE9LJ3qTqpjxzhw&oe=693C046A | 25/08/2025 | 374,41 | 307.114 | 4.863 | 2.072 | 84 | 1.320 | 8.339 | 272,00 | 25.143 | 7.966.819.505 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Bagworm Infestation | Bagworm Infestation! | Bagworms are a pest that need to be dealt with before they become an infestation and spread to your other trees. They hatch usually around June and will defoliate your tree pretty quickly. Trees can die from these pests if not kept in check early. Inspect your trees looking for these pointy sacks. Do not compost these sacks and don’t leave them on the ground, dispose of them in the garbage or drown them in water. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNncRy5u1aa/ | 2025/08/24 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/530991253_18012139868784100_1227348462857411791_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=S_RNjolZfUMQ7kNvwEy3KjM&_nc_oc=AdmyGY43U8p92fxI-3JDnDtx1dNA8GW8uvgbkOnPOUL07yS8zBDN2YXoRQw0KKuoQAY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afn0bobtqXrlDwPm9B49xc8T9Mq27nOpp7hh953qNyEFtw&oe=693C01F2 | 24/08/2025 | 47,76 | 33.517 | 1.470 | 240 | 69 | 306 | 2.085 | 622,00 | 24.291 | 904.687.862 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Transplanting Redbud Tree | Transplant Volunteers for Free Plants | I was able to dig up a redbud tree that had volunteered in my client’s neighborhood. Since my client had lost her redbud tree this year and wanted another one her friend offered the volunteer so we went to dig it up and transplant it into her yard. I recommend doing the digging up and the replanting on the same day. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNS168rON8T/ | 2025/08/23 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527390677_18011655179784100_3779040620605332144_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=trWkn2-Q3IQQ7kNvwHLDIFi&_nc_oc=AdlhYHHm7e6-_T72g1AhGzLqhuTpXHqeNXZEBXxXkHBSVEMmHGET8qABcJpo46vVy40&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afmx5xhVelAicbvNQQNRZODiAKl06l5uQ5sTay3ncLQYgQ&oe=693C1119 | 23/08/2025 | 43,64 | 29.208 | 1.129 | 83 | 36 | 52 | 1.300 | 445,00 | 25.908 | 843.074.413 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Planting Peonies | MUST Do This When Planting Peonies | Peony roots should not be planted too deeply. They need six hours or more of direct sunlight to produce healthy blooms. They need well drained soil and adequate moisture in the spring while the flowers are forming so if it’s a dry spring, make sure to give them a little extra water when you see those buds starting to form. #peony #peonies #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNqBCujswAL/ | 2025/08/22 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/537700681_1820860575533120_8538644184592660015_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gZJU1CtsbTYQ7kNvwHuOj0i&_nc_oc=AdkHLAnPeOZL6I3ISy9mfxCAfFrTZ-mk_46mTchi8WjqLbCNRrnhgyM30SNvGWIoBa8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflPaWa4b6t7TxFcraBsAhRYOimY0Y1nX8okmzItmDQr8Q&oe=693C0C05 | 22/08/2025 | 207,94 | 168.589 | 4.735 | 2.155 | 105 | 1.382 | 8.377 | 497,00 | 23.268 | 4.070.808.573 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Laying Out a Lawn Edge | Layout a Lawn Edge | #Lawn #lawnmowing #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNk3jtjt2xa/ | 2025/08/21 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/534796274_1253787559395805_9216439954608238769_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=sx9jSvhaXQ8Q7kNvwE5BsJT&_nc_oc=AdnSrprkvEC4gA9i2xZAlFtRIud6GX0txZNZu73ezStDlM7rBRcS6bNYaLLr5YZQlas&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnfwzepNA3Lg7r3LunUEbIsT1oi4fp8T5bNcS0dz4-ZBQ&oe=693C0DD6 | 21/08/2025 | 50,42 | 33.280 | 1.136 | 218 | 25 | 109 | 1.488 | 447,00 | 20.978 | 776.151.556 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Dividing Peonies | Dividing Peonies is So Easy | Peonies are so easy to divide and transplant! Late summer early fall is the best time to divide your peonies. You need to make sure that the piece of the root system that you dig off the plant has eyes on it. Those eyes are next year stems. If you get a piece of the roots that don’t have any eyes, the plant will not have any stems next year. Follow me for part two of this video or I will show you how to plant your peonies. #peonies #peony #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNk3d98N-aI/ | 2025/08/20 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/531083782_18011999165784100_1364058483057594931_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=NOaBMVy1uaYQ7kNvwGi61Zn&_nc_oc=AdktSH4kfPKDyIrUXvJsaTL62YF32RKzoxePtty4534m48IAmLTpsVcsD6XTeTmYJK4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmzCw_GGvTafMsACHWDkuIHfpU_189FPvNhnMTCT6OlwA&oe=693BF6AD | 20/08/2025 | 162,60 | 119.331 | 3.869 | 1.939 | 126 | 1.287 | 7.221 | 605,00 | 26.526 | 3.430.407.785 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Check Your Tree for Root Girdling | Please Check Your Trees For This | When you plant your tree, the trunk should flare out all the way around as it enters the soil. If you plant your trees, too deeply, new roots will be put out by the tree above the root flare, and those new roots can often circle, girdle and choke the main root system underneath and eventually kill your tree. You won’t see effects of root girdling for many years often. #tree #trees #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNiSwYrtzTB/ | 2025/08/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/533391160_1898522504054654_6548790174352328040_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Z8OiMrNLax4Q7kNvwHcTcfs&_nc_oc=AdnKmNyguqVuUCFfcjjSiIN5UUCO1nIFmw6RUs9l4OfFxBxrok7JRwDvSI_Fym2GNcg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflO1Q23ochgLt5NTm58J-H7_LghSzd-uBK_A0I9pfTayQ&oe=693BFF92 | 19/08/2025 | 99,11 | 73.376 | 3.211 | 948 | 103 | 1.091 | 5.353 | 73,00 | 36.549 | 2.883.656.059 | August | 2.025 | ||
| When to Buy Plants For Fall Planting | August Garden Task | August is a time to start buying your plants for fall planting season. Most garden centers will not have inventory available in September when it’s time to plant so buy your plants in August. Many garden centers are marking their plants down to get rid of them right now, so go get yourself a deal! Many online plant retailers are taking orders for fall shipping. So prepare now for fall planting and yes fall planting is a great time for root development and healthy root systems long-term! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNft8ISt4Mo/ | 2025/08/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/533039146_1474932403543254_8763747098775929313_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=BmIn4roKuhcQ7kNvwHs0Zm5&_nc_oc=AdmpGYXSihc4E-7AoOdqy2gHJVUYHkyduAGFn6REzmsBuACJ0dm5xnY97WtzXb5CmnQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afkfg9VGESPfQpRNQQ6DPjDlk-mL2XLIsDXFYqg7zz-8Zg&oe=693C2479 | 18/08/2025 | 116,75 | 84.462 | 3.367 | 835 | 63 | 1.023 | 5.288 | 626,00 | 24.886 | 2.237.669.938 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Rain Gauges | Do You Have These In Your Garden? | Becoming a good gardener means being observant and paying attention to your plants and how they behave in certain weather conditions. With the amount of dry periods and drought that we get in the summer’s now it is important for us to become more water wise and observant about how much rain we get. Having a rain gauge and various areas throughout your property as a smart way to become more water wise and a better gardener. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNdJERoOsVb/ | 2025/08/17 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/531565213_18012854852784100_2041912088058834094_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=S8K1C-hiM08Q7kNvwGS330x&_nc_oc=AdlrpygvQqy5iD0tyeNGHSmqaCi04U9O1Fo3VT7jFe_qQop7HAZdlMzeNf9qz1Nre4Y&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnQ6LX89IDzm39kPo0Vid5V_81BYcoRrn2H4cZjbqGbLQ&oe=693C06ED | 17/08/2025 | 53,04 | 36.556 | 1.491 | 90 | 58 | 44 | 1.683 | 46,00 | 23.628 | 954.934.080 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Laying Out Perennial Beds – When to Prepare Beds For Fall Planting | Prepare BEDS Now For Fall Planting | Now is the time to lay out your perennial beds, and kill the lawn, just in time for planting at the end of September! Cut the lawn really short, overlap, some cardboard or six sheets of newspaper, and then put 3 inches of shredded hardwood mulch on top. you can skip the cardboard and paper and just put 5 inches deep of arborist, wood trips or shredded hardwood mulch . #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNLHiY8vrWy/ | 2025/08/16 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/528700186_18012024008784100_6831649294266161212_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qs5ZLr9pg2UQ7kNvwFVtM8F&_nc_oc=Adk5I_QmefWP0T4OT8zsNB77Se0JDLf7cNLqCk9Kl4KYdZ2WtCspDxtMbyzJZ8bulbY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflDBKIxiUTQTnfqqTPT0V1jspdR5HpGSqNvmR9C69d5rQ&oe=693C2257 | 16/08/2025 | 122,71 | 86.127 | 3.157 | 1.375 | 135 | 919 | 5.586 | 649,00 | 38.481 | 3.509.172.805 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Mow Strip – No More Lawn Edging | No More Edging The Lawn For Me! | I’m always trying to eliminate tedious tasks from the garden! I have always loath edging my beds in the spring so I found a great solution in one of my clients yards: a mow strip! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNQRMmstHT8/ | 2025/08/15 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/527460126_660274626346975_1268535357439712599_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=BxhG77PTp60Q7kNvwG742uN&_nc_oc=AdkO_b95HcMLnhbqePuu0qDLAmMrlX3LEuAg-YQFA4Y2MBC7lp9lmbARUJZZxepNvD4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmdKUiIuWcxwddqOqXjyTalFP2rFMVyUI3KGehhHdA_Sg&oe=693C15E5 | 15/08/2025 | 131,45 | 99.233 | 3.139 | 1.108 | 147 | 728 | 5.122 | 516,00 | 48.553 | 5.028.844.949 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Best Mulch Tip – Spreading Mulch Yourself | My Best Mulch Tip | You care that the weeds have been pulled before the mulch went down more than any landscaper will. You care about how much mulch gets put down more than any landscaper will. And you care about making sure the mulch doesn’t get piled up over the crown of the plants and up against the stems more than any landscaper will. If you are capable of spreading your own mulch, I really suggest you do so. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNLHkvMOlBd/ | 2025/08/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/528808295_18011551277784100_4917495162070877258_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gjXah6dHy04Q7kNvwGiLrun&_nc_oc=Adn3xQzGkQeTyvavHMuP6YP58rDogQczlv0KPYKp9RpeVH_fmoAH8L6somDOZkpOPA8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkB5KOyAji_S5sBNCMq4C6IrWStCFo-VsDDU78IsjWykw&oe=693C13B7 | 14/08/2025 | 70,90 | 49.140 | 2.813 | 244 | 204 | 230 | 3.491 | 71,00 | 19.527 | 1.026.469.214 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Needing Mulch Every Year? | Do You Need Mulch Every Year? | You may not need mulch every year if the mulch you put down previously is still there. If there’s no weeds coming up, then you don’t need to worry about putting down more mulch. Sometimes I like to in front of the house just to keep things looking neat, but take into account how much mulch you already have: in total you only need 3 inches deep of hardwood mulch. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNDZK4rPRmL/ | 2025/08/13 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527899465_18011549249784100_2606982936441667291_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=XuGdfAoDuVsQ7kNvwEgRINH&_nc_oc=AdnjeTnzL1ZZ_bc8YzQmQHCKyxuHNrJRmTeHvRJpOjJ7IfYjJgM7q22Sj8gC2cF-LWM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkRQIKrrymc5IOFRmtVAv3n9_AIGYdDrlr5O2_HGyVRfg&oe=693C0FB9 | 13/08/2025 | 242,26 | 190.793 | 3.031 | 617 | 87 | 567 | 4.302 | 225,00 | 21.372 | 4.082.094.102 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Check Hydrangeas During Hot Dry Periods – Medium Moisture Plants | Check Your Hydrangeas For This! | Hydrangeas are a medium moisture plant. They do not like dry soil. During hot dry periods, you need to check your medium moisture plants, and if they are showing signs of water stress, like drooping leaves, or burned up edges, you’ll need to give supplemental watering to these plants. Some other medium moisture plants are Ninebark, dogwood, serviceberry, viburnum and Winterberry. #hydrangea #hydrangeas #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNNsTMYO0Zl/ | 2025/08/11 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/529871877_18012027908784100_1612563769405969995_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=L8TDOCIXqTEQ7kNvwGd6MAE&_nc_oc=Adno52CNaYgEmHukvh9Yju5oCHMuibbXM_idV1EAt-wQGeFdz9lWy0r9mvtGReZfzVY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmpTVZO9C2tzDQeZcsc2fkhzwUiqG2FVfLk7T2tz4v1yg&oe=693C1C53 | 11/08/2025 | 67,62 | 48.296 | 2.098 | 387 | 88 | 428 | 3.001 | 621,00 | 33.515 | 1.778.998.776 | August | 2.025 | ||
| When Do Plants Establish? | Plants Are NOT Established Until After 3 Years | Plants take 3 years to put out a healthy root system. Until then check your plants during hot and dry periods for signs of water stress. You may need to supplemental water your young plants. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNLHhU2u8PN/ | 2025/08/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/531097441_18012026456784100_9171454781437824084_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=C9cpsNwauyYQ7kNvwHw1JXk&_nc_oc=AdmbdT_zZziV5rgSr7CcHSjXEnvpfKeKPa8YFLHrdE5s3VcKpLa_QPiRe4h3X8gsbR4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmUHg_JHv2Who6gehxSObCoQGFrcmGpNrbZLHZV0Bcq5Q&oe=693BF336 | 10/08/2025 | 57,74 | 41.416 | 1.932 | 264 | 63 | 260 | 2.519 | 608,00 | 25.924 | 1.187.670.377 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Putting Down Shredded Hardwood After Planting | Please Do This After Planting | Whenever we plant we disrupt soil, and that creates more opportunities for weed seeds to grow. So expect that a newly planted area is going to have weeds immediately. And in order to try to mitigate this, put 3 inches of shredded hardwood mulch down as soon as you can after planting. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNF96k5Ok5b/ | 2025/08/09 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527580293_18011550731784100_1998911329767695596_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=9ITYyCOaAo4Q7kNvwHsWmlf&_nc_oc=AdmKgI1Jo9vw1yQJK4M_cdJH0UEP_AztG-tlS5iUXaloLXEPj1gIq_hHrmPHF5XLWeo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflaS-fL599xXvECVQvY1NxBdUaDQEqu7LgMyFPF5Kgj6w&oe=693C1E5B | 09/08/2025 | 117,99 | 82.368 | 3.084 | 724 | 81 | 608 | 4.497 | 546,00 | 19.607 | 1.813.737.910 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Not Putting Down Too Much Mulch | Don’t Do This With Mulch | Be sure not to pile mulch of any kind over the crown of the plant or up against the stems. The crown is where the stems come out of the root system at the soil level. This will trap moisture against the plant stems and bring disease. This happens often when people pay a landscaper in the spring to spread their mulch before the plants have leafed out. So the landscaper just cover everything with three or 4 inches deep of mulch. Then I get called in during the summer because the plants aren’t coming back or they’ve got black spots on the stems and leaves from disease. I see this happen almost every single day. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNF9_8rvmD0/ | 2025/08/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527577753_18011548625784100_8302498565245337683_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=LT3yGF9K_kAQ7kNvwHIdgSg&_nc_oc=Adlsi-wP7dPYtWKTmVwHHnue59GROCLB8TDzOHH_oLo5I8N1UoaC5goeuC28wTi3R00&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afl6FKsJN8sJwB09OfP4MJi_hzqz2y_opGiV4viQK8Sv2w&oe=693C1A74 | 08/08/2025 | 385,40 | 308.047 | 10.610 | 3.527 | 242 | 11.923 | 26.302 | 854,00 | 28.316 | 9.036.068.877 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Watering New Perennials | Must Watch: Watering New Perennials | #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNNsVW7tq1e/ | 2025/08/07 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/527574963_744809801848317_3207094944242604298_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=_B2jyTjpb8cQ7kNvwHzUGAk&_nc_oc=Adm1l5UFHlvN7Pheb1jTIAPnDT4J63Drwjut76Zyjz2YJvWlhr_a_jfF1aJxsRNSJ2w&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afk-NrHuj3IFm7_B6jCdtUl1slSHUj6lx91FeTeQjx6qaA&oe=693C1AA4 | 07/08/2025 | 84,14 | 60.910 | 3.324 | 755 | 82 | 599 | 4.760 | 781,00 | 37.533 | 2.419.552.215 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Thistle Removal Without Herbicide | Thistle Removal Without Herbicide | Canada Thistle is an invasive weed in North America. It is not native to Canada or anywhere else in North America. It has a very deep root system and if you want to eliminate it without the use of herbicide simple remove the green leaves and stems that pop up as soon as you see them. This will block the plant from being able to produce any new food for the plant to survive. It will take several years to exhaust the roots of their existing food supply in the roots. #gardening #garden #invasiveplants #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNA0aieOrp4/ | 2025/08/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527192117_18011430074784100_3424715922815455614_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=81wYHWn2BdsQ7kNvwE489-G&_nc_oc=AdkNyTWd-1G8P8wrO42A49_p7Cpdf6q1z2JsKISX2hl_6y_5y-CV5T7LaPAs9AoxpOI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflrYOnV7pggM_VprqVWPRPquTrR8nzeo1YaCc-_73QPjA&oe=693C217A | 06/08/2025 | 274,29 | 204.518 | 6.783 | 1.832 | 324 | 3.525 | 12.464 | 609,00 | 32.665 | 6.921.070.088 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Lurie Garden – Naturalistic Garden | Prepare To Be Inspired | Lurie Garden in Millenium Park, Chicago, IL This is a naturalistic garden designed by Piet Oudolf from the Netherlands. The garden is 2 1/2 acres and is built on top of the roof of a parking garage. It is behind a large evergreen hedge to be a secret garden meant to be a place for rest and renewal in the heart of a bustling city. The amount of native insects I saw on my short visit here in July was so inspiring: if we plant it, they will come! If a beautiful ecosystem like this one can be built in the heart of a city then we can build one in whatever size yard or balcony we have. #gardening #garden #landscapedesign #landscape #chicago #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM-PmshOx1A/ | 2025/08/05 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527210397_18011320547784100_6640946483537665454_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-uyDCYMverIQ7kNvwEwgIg7&_nc_oc=AdnZxDU3Ud5fpYDqlSFbO16DvuGAQj6y-cLioGoVId7eLwvv5m0PSy8mqRsAvR2mCng&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afk23GYo3tKS1WM2a-9VrMiv52Mpsb3HXu0AI1DruXP-wA&oe=693C0BA7 | 05/08/2025 | 39,58 | 26.826 | 2.286 | 255 | 104 | 305 | 2.950 | 11,00 | 35.238 | 1.099.750.033 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Transplanting Perennials | Transplant Perennials | Transplanting perennials is very easy to do. It’s best to transplant in spring and fall because it isn’t as hot outside and you won’t have to babysit the plant very much with water. You can however divide in the summer, you just might need to spend more time making sure the plant is watered appropriately. people asked me all the time. Where do you dig around the plant: about 3 to 4 inches away from where the stems come out of the ground is all you need to do for a perennial. Push the shovel in and pry up, then move the shovel around to a different location and do the same thing. After a few digs, you should be able to pull the perennial out of the ground. Now you can replant it, and if the plant has been in the ground for more than two years, you can divide it as well. #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM7qyVPtpOb/ | 2025/08/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/526337329_18010897682784100_7174893748574196576_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=DqJRItABbMwQ7kNvwG_4flt&_nc_oc=AdkGCM9QC6wNQ0F1Ut6kYcSZ-xGYBq6K2DNlNhUMDg7irUL7EUeI1DK685Nelg_C-NY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkBjX0dVGb-8CGhW67xYJ7eu5uRW-rg-LTdjpm1wX8N_g&oe=693C083F | 04/08/2025 | 70,72 | 46.252 | 1.998 | 396 | 91 | 157 | 2.642 | 571,00 | 18.171 | 962.740.671 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Watering Plant Roots Before Planting | MUST Do This Before Planting | Plant roots need to be fully hydrated before you plant and often, watering from your hose in the container is not really soaking the roots all the way through. It’s better to dunk the container, underwater in a bucket and let the air bubbles come all the way out then you know the water has made it all the way through the container. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM5GCmjNKN6/ | 2025/08/03 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/525650635_18010895729784100_3540905369511191773_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=wWLARaJE1gcQ7kNvwG3IFUr&_nc_oc=AdkIG7odUqT-Tct7suWfIO0TKPUi8Eu8ky_FFf6ME7dzqW06fO3bqbARb_FrGWlEkC8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkCTvVYJHwk1P-R1LnItd1jX8tinhr5O8TrXT29aISDCg&oe=693C1789 | 03/08/2025 | 56,42 | 38.271 | 2.483 | 345 | 55 | 304 | 3.187 | 833,00 | 26.333 | 1.158.979.247 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Plant Math | Don’t Forget Plant Math! | When a plant wants to be 2 feet wide that means it will be in a circle that is 2 feet across. So from the center of the plant to the edge at full size will be 1 foot. So when planting along a walkway or up against a fence, you want to dig the hole 1 foot away when planting. When you want to put a second plant next to it that will also be 2 feet wide, the two holes for each plant should be 2 feet apart and both should be 1 foot away from the walking path. #landscapedesign #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM2hQKlN7dQ/ | 2025/08/02 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/526197643_18010894658784100_9146169285217225369_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=w88KFUbQRNoQ7kNvwFyeubW&_nc_oc=AdkHE7hu99w0T4uh3qeCWfXBStGeqjkna7HM0VVryVf_Dh3lOxhCCgbmd7tlzPACw3M&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnnR781FMmomYgJbYvlOAEhjOUZ66Xz4zhKv1kCUN0L2A&oe=693C0E4A | 02/08/2025 | 43,64 | 29.973 | 1.247 | 307 | 65 | 80 | 1.699 | 567,00 | 28.057 | 935.289.881 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Cottage Style or Chaos Gardening | Cottage Style Garden Go For It! | Cottage and chaos gardening are about tucking plants in around each other and seeing what combination works. Just try new plants in different locations and see what you like! #gardening #garden #landscapedesign #landscape #arlingtonheightsil #novascotia | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMz8czfNIhq/ | 2025/08/01 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/526283683_18010893143784100_2681683764140961632_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=d_gU7ARgDKEQ7kNvwFgUTSm&_nc_oc=AdnEi8MK7MjEzxYM-ht_Fy07GXTwcYEKOF1-PlkjttRuTLFsZLpY32dMTVu80nM4BYA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afnovtdhe3bc506JUWw5GDAQLpQWOv0yv54O74r7svZmHQ&oe=693BFFE2 | 01/08/2025 | 26,97 | 18.776 | 770 | 73 | 18 | 7 | 868 | 462,00 | 20.055 | 425.474.887 | August | 2.025 | ||
| Masses or Drifts in Perennial Beds | Do This In Your Perennials Bed | Layering perennials helps our beds feel more balanced. My mother needed her tall grasses moved to the back of her bed, and the shorter plants moved to the front. We kept the same plants together in masses / drifts, so we get a lot of impact when in bloom. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMxXns8Oggm/ | 2025/07/31 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/526290475_18010884317784100_3197936191972295918_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=XYTQ5ICEMegQ7kNvwGi2Iy-&_nc_oc=AdmT_dpnKg2-nDpVadcxTW71gNa-1KRrH43CP6M0t2bYWMTDovhhWHh5klchzVAEI0o&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflzETY-kH3TVnIv_jHTjExif6l4NlBvBCD6ET7SvDlipw&oe=693C1ED2 | 31/07/2025 | 39,43 | 25.288 | 1.116 | 86 | 57 | 14 | 1.273 | 503,00 | 31.164 | 930.328.117 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Dividing Plants | Turn 1 Plant Into 3! | So many times, garden center sell perennials and large containers, and those perennials actually contain more than one plant or can be divided. In today’s example, by the time, I divide three plants from one queen of the prairie that takes the cost per plant to under six dollars! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil #novascotian | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMuy25nunw0/ | 2025/07/30 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/524241609_18010773461784100_640127281047759741_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=On-h2vpNaPwQ7kNvwHW8GU7&_nc_oc=AdklTC5-oFzT0TuI7q1r8UO3h58HfFYa4N4Nfg7TeJY-Xo4jaLCpuLPck_QCeX21Od4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmNZHHOT6rwqEiDAj7hggHfR1u1ns_EUpUNbW5obE87Zg&oe=693BF79B | 30/07/2025 | 42,78 | 28.382 | 1.287 | 97 | 65 | 20 | 1.469 | 518,00 | 18.176 | 576.216.507 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shade Plants: Eastern Red Coumbine, Joe Pye Weed and Turtle Heads | Shade Plants | We’ve added lots of plants that are native to Nova Scotia into my mother’s shade garden. Eastern Red Columbine, Joe Pye Weed and turtle heads! A few non-natives were added to this bed to for some leafy contrast: light colored coral bells (native, but have had the leaf color changed so not be beneficial to insects) and Brunnera. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #novascotia #novascotialife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMs4fDCuf9m/ | 2025/07/29 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/525552629_18010756175784100_2486163455390012216_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ks3kCl_UXIAQ7kNvwFB8s5M&_nc_oc=AdkRk48UCIi-cUWwMdDx2DbfEZMOMJqTvD0tYczkaxF3XAME4AZxjGDG5D66gV15Zn8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflRpXyrw-x9ZpBQsSVY0MegfgDN3EtDb0jOqxX_gQklZQ&oe=693C11AC | 29/07/2025 | 38,22 | 24.598 | 1.347 | 329 | 73 | 43 | 1.792 | 729,00 | 36.401 | 1.041.416.950 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Don’t Plant With Compostable Containers | Don’t Do This When Planting | Don’t put your plants in the ground inside of a compostable container. We don’t want anything coming between the plant roots and the ground that it has to live in. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMpbca8t3mc/ | 2025/07/28 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/524327043_18010551404784100_7564011248036710366_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=VWZFURjfJ9oQ7kNvwGxc0V3&_nc_oc=AdnsEZBoydSAmd6WDFnuZn6ct5RfmSF8SNTSN0qHHwPRD_eztAgBp8gmX3sf75qGpSA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmU45fMAT9cI-oYxyvmcG-sSnzfsy5vhqRGS2rSzYTBtA&oe=693C1ACD | 28/07/2025 | 67,50 | 45.227 | 1.673 | 69 | 46 | 46 | 1.834 | 406,00 | 20.779 | 1.046.968.758 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plant to Replace Climbing Roses: Kentucky Wisteria ‘Blue Moon’ or American Wisteria | Kentucky Wisteria ‘Blue Moon’ | Time to replace that climbing rose that takes so much time to manage and keep looking good. I have chosen a cultivar of Kentucky Wisteria, sometimes called American Wisteria. The name of the cultivar is blue moon. This is a true climbing vine. This variety will be 15 to 25 feet. The pure native species will be 40 feet. This plant prefers full sun for maximum blooms and well drained soil, and it can tolerate moist soil, but not swampy wet. This is not invasive Wisteria from Asia. This is North American native Wisteria. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil #nativeplants | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMFmFoCu3K0/ | 2025/07/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/520298361_711833998490567_4110468810232427131_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=or2F9syO63YQ7kNvwEeLbYd&_nc_oc=Adlz4QZrkVrHH8caPkFbDDkErVrmxvjujdHYuK-vF-Z4dtIyXkb1G9XJyBh9JaMxPhg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmAbZ-1WIpD4AhqaFS-WwlwpKpDL295wYLx3C4S8l9kQQ&oe=693C069B | 27/07/2025 | 25,38 | 17.731 | 992 | 400 | 54 | 110 | 1.556 | 878,00 | 26.340 | 492.348.240 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrub Tree – Bottlebrush Buckeye | Huge Native Shrub Tree | Bottlebrush Buckeye is a 20’-40’ rounded tree. The flowers are 12” tall and hummingbirds and insects love to feed on its nectar. Its leaves and stems are host to several native caterpillars. Hardy from zones 4-8 and is native to the southeast quadrant of the US. Prefers full sun, partial sun and some shade (needs at least four hours). Prefers moist soil and is not drought tolerant. Produces a buckeye seed. #Garden #gardening #gardeninglife #gardendesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMkfo8pugAS/ | 2025/07/26 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/523660589_18010005812784100_4928467250140537648_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=GUDZnUOMKNUQ7kNvwHW1wKt&_nc_oc=AdkA6yj2G8tkhZYlVTCrlTH3XacCIdyOo07Pl1k1W_v52yQiRJnx3bjTw7tj9WU5DEY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afkbdc_qHu9z2tI7jb6L8G6DsQeGgcGxxwf9SzYegoG0jg&oe=693BF48D | 26/07/2025 | 30,49 | 22.179 | 1.070 | 213 | 29 | 106 | 1.418 | 639,00 | 20.785 | 493.486.224 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Urban Garden Tour | Garden Tour: Great Small Urban Garden | I love how city properties have unique, small gardens where people have figured out had a best utilize their space. And I am a big fan of dark colored privacy fences so that the fence doesn’t become the focal point of the yard. #landscapedesign #landscape #gardeninglife #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMh6zZcuF0N/ | 2025/07/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/522448708_18009952055784100_6845203421296368592_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ZP2ljG45zMUQ7kNvwGbjosQ&_nc_oc=AdmljEOmnlmsYq3WqVAgYUqfs3yfuTm8hmE-IieO2mgqLmPDZQwmKAd_4SGAaQZJKTQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnuOTlc57jNqKuLdchaZF2JqPANumGjyYa2bgf06gOMGg&oe=693C0F1F | 25/07/2025 | 31,81 | 22.443 | 1.841 | 251 | 62 | 168 | 2.322 | 1.035,00 | 41.652 | 991.630.976 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Mistakes With Native Plants – Soil Moisture Requirements | My Big Mistake With Native Plants | When I started out with native plant seven years ago, all I was prioritizing was the sun requirements of a plant. I have learned how much it is also so important to know the soil moisture requirements for plants as well. #Nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMhtGWau0eO/ | 2025/07/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/523955049_18010180301784100_7433195423472832862_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=BM1KmuEYCFkQ7kNvwGp4iI-&_nc_oc=Adn7fo87Ov13PKh7P_oVzDWlqZMPJdNObZg5Hw9iXeOwmdUFU6qQtUeeSHZJQBw8BT8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnzvRF-cPpulahH8sCcgV3qTLj0RKs4irNiP8LKwRr-mg&oe=693BF312 | 25/07/2025 | 73,87 | 52.642 | 2.877 | 771 | 65 | 209 | 3.922 | 745,00 | 42.145 | 2.355.319.794 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Grocery Store Tomato Hybridization | Ripening Isn’t The Problem | Grocery store tomatoes are very hybridized. These plants have been bred to produce high-yield disease resistant fruit that look great to a consumer. The hybridization process is not done to produce great flavor, the majority of the time. Not all hybrid tomatoes are bad tasting. They just don’t taste as good as the originals. #tomato #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcxTWsOImc/ | 2025/07/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/522690575_1676711339613000_6744160220846139573_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5L4RPuUJshkQ7kNvwFhxsxE&_nc_oc=AdmH5ydxAXeHyIqgyQDIxgN7Usw5loQUucTbAkfWJ4RFfOC5wWimmvJzLXlU8bNj-mk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflAh3_dr3-HzurfuLnANkApJS7wVquO8GTF2pDbGM1urw&oe=693C1057 | 24/07/2025 | 39,70 | 25.479 | 1.051 | 88 | 48 | 120 | 1.307 | 513,00 | 23.305 | 697.109.447 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Slowing Down Storm Water to Help With Flooding | Slow Your Storm Water Down! | We need to slow down water gushing over hard scape surfaces during storms. In order to help with flooding, we need to absorb more stormwater into our permeable surfaces like perennial beds. When we run stormwater through perennial beds, not only does it slow down the water and give it time to seep deeply into our soil to water, our trees and shrubs, it also filters particles out of the water. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzkg2bthZn/ | 2025/07/24 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/516789871_18007990136784100_6568978031346713440_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=_BZSNvIVMOoQ7kNvwFCET3C&_nc_oc=Admm_BkUyZr5N6L9cCoddneTA1a6_YD_Z1UwIeRJrTjObCX3C2tURj2bO5Rh8Hu2jPA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnzAXkscK0HYjdm6CUW2RydG2O7k9lFwMzirdNe3cHP8g&oe=693BFB28 | 24/07/2025 | 13,58 | 9.954 | 289 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 360 | 362,00 | 26.316 | 265.396.960 | July | 2.025 | ||
| When to Plan Fall Garden | Do This Now For Fall! | It’s late July and it’s time to start planning for our fall garden! Cool season crops thrive in temperature is below 75 but their seeds love to germinate in this warm summer soil. I will be growing carrots, brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, and sugar snap peas. You could also grow radishes and beets, and several other brassica family plants like cabbage and broccoli! #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcxRuMuUL8/ | 2025/07/23 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/521582758_18009952751784100_3664677694113374869_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=fkx8oDPMw74Q7kNvwH1wQvE&_nc_oc=AdmrAse8IcH74Dfzzn1slqtDyDfKVPepmWhdcL0quFdvrTcm-0dZLL9q2ZOtYxRdsYY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afm7RmFNfECGmyX91Gfz2PX6C8faNn10pqIrxO3BhkJ3oQ&oe=693C14DF | 23/07/2025 | 120,82 | 88.361 | 4.219 | 1.630 | 254 | 1.472 | 7.575 | 857,00 | 27.767 | 2.604.057.841 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Tomato Harvest Before Fully Ripe – Hack | Tomato Harvest Hack | It is best to harvest your tomatoes before they are fully ripe so that you can ripen them indoors at room temperature before the squirrels or other animals eat them before they get a sunburn and before they split from excessive rain. Harvest at the breaker stage, which is when the bottom of the tomato starts to turn color. A lot of research has been done by many state universities showing that you can still get the same ripening and flavor development indoors at room temperature as you can on the vine. #tomato #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMaMbl8OEwH/ | 2025/07/22 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/522311985_18009825926784100_8031378064677875922_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FEgCBmmETYoQ7kNvwFrMYRq&_nc_oc=Adnkr_K98pB7b-c43OL8TaETNDPoy-mqnaCAEpU0FJO7qud_0Q1uJOkEAPkIus48iEE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmTMMVAvp9WYrEb1LkSm5b1kyAr1J8sQYF4vq-L9tqgVw&oe=693BFAB7 | 22/07/2025 | 283,02 | 229.417 | 9.134 | 3.095 | 206 | 6.681 | 19.116 | 833,00 | 35.628 | 8.064.922.794 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Shrub Species: Japanese Barberry | Get Rid Of Your Invasive Barberry | Japanese Barberry is an invasive shrub because when birds poop the seeds from the berries into wild unmanaged areas this plant grows in dense thicket and crowds out the native plants that should be in that wild area. For replacements, I like Aronia Lowscape Mound, Dwarf Fothergilla, Gro Low sumac and dwarf Bush honeysuckle. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMXnpWttevm/ | 2025/07/21 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/523101144_18009743558784100_3571317244991595529_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=hC4ietTjIn4Q7kNvwF1cWla&_nc_oc=AdnQlAgaUjs-TEeMLl_21azXMOeRS3JX0LiQPjgR0NRI_Zf9gkWLO0wpveyyOPzpqt4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afkyd9hGf5nP66GUazaQstX3V2gs962G68IggouUZqEn8A&oe=693C0CA3 | 21/07/2025 | 97,92 | 70.947 | 2.976 | 951 | 210 | 507 | 4.644 | 655,00 | 31.731 | 2.391.895.637 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Harvesting Onions | Onion Time! | Time to harvest your onions when the necks start falling over! Let them cure in a warm dry location for 2 to 4 weeks until the outer skins are completely dry and the neck is tight. This will help your onion store longer. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMVC1ukN85K/ | 2025/07/20 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/522113621_18009617603784100_1005677311270584097_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=d4StUQ7YNNYQ7kNvwGF3Bim&_nc_oc=AdnDjPDe8JPnLHBI5tHpKadRxIhrhCwKZYJioZIJaTUYBlJJIwwMuaqepjNeb2agAII&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afk7ASYfKH0DhVg4zQFjXNjzStWf_0lyL01m67y00bqFVg&oe=693C169C | 20/07/2025 | 25,80 | 18.820 | 676 | 144 | 35 | 74 | 929 | 494,00 | 21.982 | 456.033.016 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Introduction to Powers Plants | Welcome To Powers Plants! | I haven’t done an introduction video in a while, and I have gained a lot of followers since my introduction video a year ago. Welcome to the community and please join in the comments section and if you’ve been following me for a while, tell me what you’ve learned and for people that are new, what are you looking to learn? #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMSeEcbuurv/ | 2025/07/19 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/521602962_18009481325784100_2707062890392329986_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5OTyxifmAEcQ7kNvwFPvZGN&_nc_oc=AdncatJJ-0R2HE5RYBGMiSUBNs_9sRw9U1uXiUMK5-HlYSyHWVTNrJuOyd_akgDPxrM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkY7Wh-XZtpLD6VHQXyR5hMxeWFOvyl4YaPPHoIDM_T9Q&oe=693C1B31 | 19/07/2025 | 42,34 | 28.742 | 3.458 | 187 | 454 | 150 | 4.249 | 1.478,00 | 83.945 | 2.571.008.899 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Exposing Root Flare – Planting Trees | Don’t Do THIS To Your Trees! | Do not pile soil or mulch up to the trunk of your trees. There should be a flaring out of the roots before the trunk meets the soil. If you have a multiple volcano, you need to pull it back and expose the root flare. I don’t want turf grass growing within 2 to 3 feet of the trunk because I don’t want lawnmowing equipment that close and damaging the roots of the tree which are very shallow. If you wanna put plants around the base of your tree, you can, but you need to plant it into the soil. That’s already in the ground no piling up of new soil in this root zone. #treestagram #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil #gardening #garden #trees | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMSe9JDuttF/ | 2025/07/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/520200581_18009538706784100_4786617210019819688_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1l4b61EpNAcQ7kNvwHrYSmm&_nc_oc=Adk_wVRL74_piPVMF1h_3XaNajgr_BmzFXkJ1iVxhzGGfyhRmd9Z94-_6x0jyhmfHcM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afn3bfi2A4GSY-HS1xnZoFLDgyM6IjMQgzmlH-57R0DQMQ&oe=693BF28B | 19/07/2025 | 202,73 | 157.430 | 3.733 | 1.042 | 116 | 1.408 | 6.299 | 4,00 | 30.142 | 5.111.912.351 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Planting Next To Houses | Planting Next To Houses | You need to have at least 12” between the edge of your full size shrub/tree and your house. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #norwoodpark | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMP5QNFNpOa/ | 2025/07/18 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/520289970_18009374252784100_5527435354081396402_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=RnYtnUta3zEQ7kNvwE4cQam&_nc_oc=Adl-cC1DHy_JYJNoIa3zwX8Wyivdqz7xGGMcAUxqsm15zH1QPlG-EtVhP5WQlPpQUIA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afklp4DMGYKejFKiGK5ktD-t6ebbtbMm-7DK8OXTMSQVbA&oe=693C178A | 18/07/2025 | 55,62 | 39.484 | 1.237 | 206 | 25 | 80 | 1.548 | 392,00 | 26.696 | 1.124.687.725 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Removing Japanese Beetles | Japanese Beetles! | Japanese Beetles are a nuisance! If your plant is healthy, the damage they do is just cosmetic. What you want to do is be diligent and make your inspections early in the season before the beetle show up. Then you can knock them off the plant when there’s just a few and also remove any chewed tissue. That damaged tissue in a chemical that attracts all the other beetles in the neighborhood to your plant! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMNUbsqN2zx/ | 2025/07/17 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/521296205_18009253658784100_8318430123915898928_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=tTmdIbNjgkgQ7kNvwFLHa6e&_nc_oc=AdnpH8f51bv1OrdAe4ccmbn9lv714YPEJ0bAVX_W2BrWlQom9cf4nvpU_bbWTX7JMec&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkC6PXc0MEBLorjKq8jGGKtGOxMUindvKpqqfYqdQ1zfQ&oe=693C0B20 | 17/07/2025 | 205,06 | 169.077 | 6.356 | 1.736 | 329 | 5.313 | 13.734 | 812,00 | 28.411 | 4.882.072.224 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrub – Deer and Rabbit Resistant – Kalm’s St John’s Wort | Deer And Rabbit Resistant Native Shrub! | Kalm’s St. John’s Wort 2-3’ tall and wide shrub native to the Great Lakes region. It blooms in July and August and is loaded with pollen for the bees. This is not Common St. John’s Wort that comes from overseas and is invasive in some areas of the United States. This plant requires full or partial sun and needs medium, moisture, or medium wet soil. It will not thrive in a very dry location. It is rabbit and deer resistant. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMNUdeIN-1v/ | 2025/07/17 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/519897197_18009149750784100_76223500603755644_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Z69F05STpKsQ7kNvwGLVFjc&_nc_oc=Adl18zEaeagkaizmR0SjZyzJG-NETzCnOkspD5BNFIQKNy9_S7tLoPrrl-PACqYPf8A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflusYqKCVlnBKp9gCvaH2ZhQxaqQc0s6lzu_IqH1WKA8A&oe=693BF4F1 | 17/07/2025 | 41,87 | 29.781 | 1.537 | 684 | 75 | 230 | 2.526 | 848,00 | 26.690 | 857.389.749 | July | 2.025 | ||
| CuttingSome Hydrangeas to Bring Indoors | You Can Cut Some Hydrangeas To Bring Indoors | We don’t want to prune our trees and shrubs in late summer because the plants are getting ready to survive the winter and they need every green leaf and needle they have to photosynthesize energy. But if you want to cut a few flowers off your hydrangea shrubs to bring in the house that is OK. Plants go dormant in the winter time, but there is a lot of work happening in the plants’ cells in order to keep it alive during the winter. And we don’t know what the winter weather is going to bring from year to year anymore so l let’s get our plants prepared for what weather may challenge them. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMKvrVYtvd4/ | 2025/07/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/520238274_18009143324784100_1960481699237675224_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xYGgb29vc1kQ7kNvwGJBmIl&_nc_oc=Adlzt2hGlDrdm7F2QXQHNZQeBzof1JAw-sGLi_NigU69GO0UARnG1JyrMivr2d7hJow&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflHzcvuVZ7uREIgeA8MzJl44jXc0PTHusmtHU6zS_ObQQ&oe=693BFFE1 | 16/07/2025 | 167,30 | 124.758 | 3.414 | 733 | 156 | 694 | 4.997 | 401,00 | 26.313 | 3.369.782.664 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Blossom and Rot on Tomatoes | Do You Have This On Your Tomatoes? | Blossom and rot can be caused by a couple of things: -cool soil temperatures while fruit is forming which inhibits the uptake of calcium from the soil -soil that was not consistently moist throughout formation of fruit, which also inhibits the uptake of calcium -If every single tomato on your plants has blossom and rot, then you probably have a calcium deficiency and you can look for soluble calcium to add to your soil in the garden center #tomato #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMIK50xNZ2R/ | 2025/07/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/516286886_749588690937928_2930664131953400621_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=_DNpWoj6YwkQ7kNvwFKN0q6&_nc_oc=Adkza7Pu7YH5Q5vq5BrVIDebRjsI8xylAjmwEvQ_EYicbvup8WCMqS_EJ0bVCSmoYFo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Aflx0lP8PtUa_Or1uAmbqq51we1C87f2JioEJD4cxH3joA&oe=693C04C2 | 15/07/2025 | 43,07 | 30.270 | 1.356 | 298 | 57 | 431 | 2.142 | 708,00 | 25.137 | 849.299.477 | July | 2.025 | ||
| How to Plant – Step-by-Step | Must Do This To Your Plants When Planting | Don’t be shy about roughing up the roots of your plants before you put them in the ground. Make sure the height of the soil in the container of the new plant is the same height as the ground after you get it in the hole. Put the same soil back in the hole that came out without any amendments. Step on the soil to eliminate air pockets. Water the base of the plant in that soil you just added deeply. Then put the mulch back and don’t let the mulch touch the stems of your plants. Then step all around the area again to eliminate air pockets. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzkkEpO8bM/ | 2025/07/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/515906522_18008059961784100_4144908108596717047_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=4yoTpQ-PVQ0Q7kNvwG0DAjC&_nc_oc=Adl6JR1nZS0yYfrFKzzB6vbX_Utjrgin9IVkhl9Ybdt7y0Xg66TO9R0kiv0XCDvgh4Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afm3XQLR8jCfGuEylX_RqfAEwrwNXZClZ5ZDWPDAj2r8WQ&oe=693C2179 | 14/07/2025 | 62,03 | 41.687 | 2.186 | 792 | 139 | 441 | 3.558 | 854,00 | 41.536 | 1.876.169.133 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Small Flowers | Are You Growing Small Flowers? | Small flowers require small insects to pollinate. Planting plants that have small flowers or letting your herbs go to flower, is a good way to attract small insects. Many small insects eat other pests like aphids. I like to let my cilantro and dill and basil go to seed very close to my roses since I often have aphids on my roses! I often use an annual flower called sweet alyssum for the same reason. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMDBWq_O6Ek/ | 2025/07/13 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/504348177_593212043516672_3927858800642124845_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3igI4ya9oW4Q7kNvwH0hnSg&_nc_oc=Adm-1zSN5XmF89T7U2bytJ2XewWWPbb4KFWONH-Q0bOcU-hsZZ_5_3F6wQ48Lw3vCs0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfldyTgaekxKKMKcI13KzPJJhP3OwEhBgCHJJnA5kJNnDw&oe=693BF4B1 | 13/07/2025 | 119,70 | 93.195 | 6.190 | 1.349 | 122 | 1.799 | 9.460 | 1.015,00 | 26.720 | 2.568.767.546 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Shade Garden Tour – Klehm Arboretum | Shade Garden Tour | So many beautiful hostas in the shade along with Astilbe, Leopard Plant, Hellebores and Japanese Painted Ferns. This was at the Klehm Arboretum in Rockford, Illinois. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLw_s3-Oj2S/ | 2025/07/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504001652_18007382720784100_7478706898594916932_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=6SkKdi8s8CgQ7kNvwEdZENs&_nc_oc=AdnyXSZYbud3bp3ayVtIAzGMHoBRnrFMRKa3O5oAZHtiyuuXGDmWEiqZ8ut3BLIoKzI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkwsG6DR6dPh-invkoxgFWOKNjwwMjimBHBJ_4tv6q5vA&oe=693C1FDB | 12/07/2025 | 52,40 | 35.613 | 2.675 | 514 | 172 | 338 | 3.699 | 1.039,00 | 37.176 | 1.420.733.144 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Where to Source Native Plants | Where To Source Native Plants | When it comes to finding native plants, I want you to try to find a local native plant nursery near you. That will be the best option because those plants will be growing in the same conditions that you live in and they should be native plants that are for your specific area. Check and see if there is a wild ones chapter near you. This is a not-for-profit organization that has native plant sales twice a year and this is how I got into native plants because you buy perennials from them for about five dollars each so it’s a low cost way to get native plant specific to your area. for online ordering I like: – prairiemoon.com – prairienursery.com – IzelPlants.com – directnativeplants.com Please leave the name and location of any local native plant nurseries that you know of near you in the comments. | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMAv32qO6OJ/ | 2025/07/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/517886534_1700638414661735_4312878557583964871_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PpviqAiVGjwQ7kNvwGDQpx1&_nc_oc=AdmB_eP-HUYta6xAYdjoU2Y1Hg5OmvAtl2ArhVpKgAmN3zm24WuM7PTYAFqygjN3TUk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflNqHCW6ZEEwtwk83Pl0pWXajk5s1hSutWI-cuVyrBmBA&oe=693BF42C | 12/07/2025 | 29,86 | 20.678 | 1.221 | 583 | 135 | 112 | 2.051 | 992,00 | 28.619 | 678.189.186 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plant List | New Native Plants | I had to remove a lot of non-native plants that got a fungus last fall in this bed and so I’ve decided to add some new native plants. I want to make sure that my main site line is from my porch where I often sit outside and look across the bed. Here’s what I added: – Prairie smoke – Butterfly Weed – Red Bee Balm – Prairie Dropseed Grass I will be adding more in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! #gardening #garden #NativePlants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL2JR6jujfO/ | 2025/07/12 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/504021152_18008054900784100_7227946812489072348_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Pi1Ltb6RkD4Q7kNvwEXTJvi&_nc_oc=AdnRYACC1hBIkqx84nIR0IkOcfYyekDZK2-N-yD8P0-9MRpKHx8dLCuBm4sTrYuxQx8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflPW1RFDyNP9Fl9d15nePkj1r2aNQzfhlIpoSdu8uRnSw&oe=693C1970 | 12/07/2025 | 42,98 | 27.215 | 1.983 | 601 | 115 | 131 | 2.830 | 104,00 | 48.557 | 1.489.341.305 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Dog Vomit Slim Mold – Fuligo Septico – Breaking Down Wood Mulch | Dog Vomit Slim Mold Anyone? | Fuligo septica is a naturally occurring mold that is naturally breaking down wood mulch, which is a good thing! It’s not harmful to pets. It’s not harmful to humans and it’s not harmful to your plants. You can just scoop it up and get rid of it or leave it alone. If you spray it with a hose, you will spread spores that will spread the mold so don’t water it. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLw_r1RsYgj/ | 2025/07/11 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/515558160_1817797715448461_7375749047978101764_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ARheySsI5KsQ7kNvwGW00zc&_nc_oc=Adkh9cvcvl63dM9zTedwmYwZ5EWcfTzA3u8nkaKbuRr-ZNfH7JBr6Q6chcMmb5YXxiQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmlADf94-OrEvtQsON4_Hu7AEXeCm1FaDby5Q0Qvmtb7w&oe=693C2419 | 11/07/2025 | 43,86 | 31.123 | 990 | 125 | 90 | 426 | 1.631 | 524,00 | 16.482 | 566.649.887 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Weeping Cherry Trees | Do This To Weeping Cherry Trees | Cherry trees are spring bloomers so it’s best to prune within two weeks of the flowers fading. You can still prune in the summertime after that two week window, but you run the risk of cutting flower buds off for next year. You can still prune but keep in mind that you should leave a lot of stems completely untouched just in case there are buds on there for next year’s flowers. Weeping cherries can become very overgrown and touch the ground, and those stems can even form new roots and become a mess. To keep that nice natural shape we don’t want to prune every stem to the exact same length we like to use varying heights and bury your cuts under the leaves. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL2JSApODGf/ | 2025/07/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/509639908_18008069693784100_7304139306728844519_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=KcsdjM7bKlkQ7kNvwHO34Vo&_nc_oc=AdmF3FsbkCghZ5zahYDWNVNUw_Q_LQQ0gFJN-Bq_z7BROviDQh7vsS8CPwlBaXaxewE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afl9yrtQvxLkXFi_N7WhZZbcwwIibNLqJoVnd0LTejQlhQ&oe=693C019A | 10/07/2025 | 21,03 | 15.805 | 563 | 65 | 30 | 38 | 696 | 44,00 | 32.778 | 524.000.896 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Old Ninebark Shrubs | Do This To Ninebark! | Old Ninebark shrubs can benefit from full rejuvenation pruning, which means in March you can cut every stem down to the ground, and it will regrow new stems from the roots. We would not do this technique to a young nine bar shrub and we don’t do any pruning to shrubs until they’ve been in the ground for three years. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL4uKIHOeQp/ | 2025/07/09 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/516806746_18008069408784100_620080639907976256_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8pb8SOy1-FUQ7kNvwEPsfh6&_nc_oc=Adl8sdlZsEC9hbSpPl_gyTan2twDBqHVJI_dtchXgkLfBolzZ7CPwpvKezVgoftZkOU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfncrzEp-w0bBYZn3fjhv8J9ngSJz3elf0MeZBwaNLqk9Q&oe=693BF830 | 09/07/2025 | 34,16 | 25.317 | 943 | 238 | 68 | 96 | 1.345 | 531,00 | 35.480 | 938.163.847 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Arborvitae Pruning | Arborvitae Pruning | Arborvitae’s do not have latent buds, which means if you cut deeply into the plant where there are no green needles when the sun hits those brown stems, they will not produce new green growth. And your plant will have brown exposed stems for the rest of its life. So when you are trimming arborvitae, stay within the green needled area. Yews and boxwoods will regrow from the inside because they do have latent buds that are living under the bark, and when the sun hits them, they will grow new green growth from the inside out. we prefer to do pruning on arborvitae in late winter/early spring before the new bud start to grow. You can also do light pruning on arborvitae in the summer after the new growth has finished. We do not prune after the middle of July or the plants don’t have enough time to harden off and repair the wounds before the frost comes in October. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzkf6fu152/ | 2025/07/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/517338574_18008069357784100_2367411942714878866_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mnePHnDLTpYQ7kNvwHA4LWF&_nc_oc=AdnkylvcYiWtHi11YnI-N-6JP4ykJ4dcBhA5bQPS8_CuAzl9O6jSAT1GJa1geJGE7rE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkC_Vu4CXHHYCIXZu5r1-BxOe5Z-VITiA9M3Xisv3eIpg&oe=693C183B | 08/07/2025 | 40,54 | 26.613 | 866 | 308 | 31 | 161 | 1.366 | 513,00 | 25.136 | 775.741.239 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Black Spot Disease on Roses | Black Spots On Roses? | Roses are susceptible to black spot disease. Try and plant disease resistant cultivars, plant them where they get full direct sun for at least six hours, plant then where they get morning sun, and prune for an open center. Once you have the disease prune off every piece of diseased tissue and dispose of it. Disinfect pruners with rubbing alcohol in between every cut. In fall when the leaves fall off, take up the leaves and dispose of them. The fungal spores will survive the winter. #rose #roses #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzkh1TOy7L/ | 2025/07/07 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/516587821_18008092277784100_6356402464837861723_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bOHNaokyOWcQ7kNvwFxicAR&_nc_oc=AdnnyWbZtP7qrjF1XScl9mCp_QfffgZVf8dwOfyNcfLcc-FUBaqQM2vm_JGiVFRmb9w&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afmru0wJWHxWAVFgo-5uDeqTmGdfbf_hBWVJ7yM6KWUWUg&oe=693BF2E6 | 07/07/2025 | 32,92 | 23.384 | 802 | 332 | 73 | 159 | 1.366 | 584,00 | 26.159 | 677.797.231 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Italian Garden Tour | Italian Garden Tour | Boboli Gardens Florence, Italy June 3, 2025 #florenceitaly #landscapedesign #gardeninglife #gardening | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLkHvjbutLN/ | 2025/07/06 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502524605_18006507830784100_7051992589305238234_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=epAeV66e4qQQ7kNvwGt7mEK&_nc_oc=AdmIQimQA_8981NxYoOouI5pzYoSpW4yx-Pd-zpOpbg9FPPyI6EVfpkYAhJzOh6ZtX8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmxawLq4SxM7GDbxcR3JiIaM874upsXncxNYQiNmS7BSQ&oe=693BF1A1 | 06/07/2025 | 17,89 | 13.502 | 446 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 517 | 383,00 | 18.962 | 281.112.653 | July | 2.025 | ||
| How To Know If You Need To Water | The ONLY Way To Know If You Need To Water! | The only way to know if you need to water a brand newly planted plant, is by pulling back the mulch and inspecting the soil. If it feels cool, damp and still wet at all, you don’t need to water. Also check the plant itself and see if it looks droopy and unhealthy. If it does, then it needs a drink. Once the top inch of soil is fully dry then you need to water. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzkktMNyXn/ | 2025/07/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/516500001_18007990688784100_3378534957393310818_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ERjIukPaNaoQ7kNvwGAi9Df&_nc_oc=Adn3j6ju2Jt_SAyjNHtwPQDcUSsDTVTr90U60dH0ucKUQXcMP1qcmeAV-VsPZQmqB-0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afkjmp3stHagECP9JBDLzJbg3ztecd11ujIVNE3y9JC2ew&oe=693BFDF7 | 06/07/2025 | 47,72 | 33.556 | 1.230 | 151 | 39 | 171 | 1.591 | 474,00 | 21.517 | 798.433.701 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Trees And Shrubs | Do This To Clean Up Trees And Shrubs | Once your trees have finished pushing out their new leaves and needles, you have a small window to prune before July 15. Don’t take more than a third of the plant’s entire canopy away. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLua4mJuAL6/ | 2025/07/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/511433897_18007303235784100_4738787765463119764_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=a6EVO8yPKwgQ7kNvwEoU0Sv&_nc_oc=Adn6O1iT57jdZnCk57COjjGmc3sBP9_fVnN7Xo9ZrNQnZ2kyI6BA7QyG9CT-_RtCO_0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflFYTuPH2AeIEt1Zm2nX4uALKbkk1a-EI0oisQgdIyqyQ&oe=693BF54C | 05/07/2025 | 40,54 | 29.845 | 1.200 | 273 | 32 | 85 | 1.590 | 533,00 | 26.690 | 861.429.742 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Planting In Summer Heat | Can You Plant In The Heat Of Summer? | You don’t want to plant divide or transplant during a heat wave which really means temperatures are higher than normal for your area that time of year. Once the temperatures are back in the normal range for your area, you can go ahead and plant divide or transplant. Now, if you can wait, it is best to do these tasks in the spring in the fall when you don’t have to deal with any heat. Even normal heat for my area means the soil is going to dry out sooner than it would in the spring or the fall. so with these summer plantings, I’m going to need to do more monitoring because we generally have less rain this time of year and water when the top inch of soil is dry. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLua7rvPPck/ | 2025/07/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/514549183_18007738568784100_4269144375596645511_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=w-D9RNHs7SgQ7kNvwEEHF1Q&_nc_oc=Adk5sVXuBKm36O6_2NwmcRZdF1IMxoVucm4ZXctwylZTYj2kQ156ynq3UXgHpIoIqjE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkpuaAlme9q2anfQK-55L2LwhlJ5cGwyUwv1ZGZ6Haiog&oe=693C1B46 | 05/07/2025 | 39,64 | 27.512 | 1.171 | 90 | 52 | 27 | 1.340 | 487,00 | 24.453 | 735.545.253 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Prairie Garden – Golf Courses | Native Prairie Garden! | Golf courses need to add more native plants to the edges of their immense turf grass properties. These plants with their deep roots can help hold water during times of flood and they are also cheaper to maintain once establish: no fertilizer or irrigation needed! #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLcZWlPulUK/ | 2025/07/04 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503663836_18006386153784100_4198447801228902278_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8rhpM1ic_gIQ7kNvwHAW3y-&_nc_oc=AdkrNgWcyAAXcBJciNPT9UQ_jdmG3d1EjG7M7ItidKUxvuYXqg6Tl6wNzmuqdomIpXc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Aflg-Zr0lVpb4KFo_M2egO-LfjaIYWoEKJ67SHwO1l67bg&oe=693C102B | 04/07/2025 | 32,47 | 23.075 | 907 | 57 | 43 | 71 | 1.078 | 467,00 | 18.700 | 475.075.436 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Chelsea Chop | Chelsea Chop Now | The Chelsea chop is a term that comes from England. There is a very large flower show that happens in England in May. That is when a lot of gardeners in that country do their cutting back of plants that get rather large to try to contain the shape and size. Here in Illinois my plants aren’t close to being tall enough to chop at that point so we do our Chelsea chopping the first week of July. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLr2Krfu6to/ | 2025/07/04 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/514654866_18007588262784100_3005834023975718178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FFSzxgqeLlYQ7kNvwH793LC&_nc_oc=AdlkbY5k4p4G8wSyW7cNIRJl6rdgij4CSJuijTgQvrwJdgtzzhKmPV-8hAF71Vr74MY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmDs0vd_h0MaLGIxVFSk26Rzb_JTKpPHBkmvx8ZVhrOZg&oe=693C2015 | 04/07/2025 | 29,07 | 21.719 | 988 | 171 | 93 | 46 | 1.298 | 598,00 | 27.483 | 609.223.803 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Native Mid-Spring Bloomer – Penstemon or Beard Tongue | Do You Have This Mid-Spring Bloomer? | Penstemon, also called Beard tongue, is a great mid spring to late spring bloomer in your garden. There are many varieties that are native to North America. It is best for pollinators to have either white flowers or some form of lavender color. this plant does drop seeds and spread so if you don’t want yours to spread, you should deadhead the flowers off before they turn into seeds. If you do want to spread leave the flowers on until the seed pods turn dry and fall to the ground on their own. You also could collect the seeds and spread them where you want them. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLpRVJSOzpr/ | 2025/07/03 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/503521088_18007583597784100_7235202283057885928_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=R33PDEvakQMQ7kNvwE_3IOt&_nc_oc=Admg8mOu_GIEsz76CiBG5YwzaPRKWy8zGSLCmuNAdTGcP1XC8DAVIDCXCjbyATzZdxs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflKNpN2B26Z4p4xJHkwxwhhwBDRX27RK1xEHrbSwZkAIQ&oe=693C0228 | 03/07/2025 | 38,67 | 26.598 | 1.157 | 144 | 61 | 43 | 1.405 | 528,00 | 26.482 | 773.191.486 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Paris Garden Tour Luxembourg Garden | Paris Garden Tour Luxembourg Garden | Luxembourg Gardens, Paris France June 01, 2025 #paris #luxembourggardens #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #garden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhi6grupev/ | 2025/07/02 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503990400_18007282904784100_3942602198587130604_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=pfB0UINiP-gQ7kNvwFqSghQ&_nc_oc=Adlelb8WbujbOhcckOFy-MsKDMxqL1Ut1j_i75mirP8ksoeBqqTz9vKfMh1bF9bCLD0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflULpAh4XQxUZWcLdi4wuWuLfdnWsBB_q9U7aaiLqnHpA&oe=693C076F | 02/07/2025 | 17,98 | 13.482 | 388 | 25 | 39 | 39 | 491 | 364,00 | 18.128 | 269.068.473 | July | 2.025 | ||
| Cutback Daffodils | Cutback Daffodils | When your daffodil greens start turning yellow and flopping over you can cut them back to the ground. #daffodils #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLmslRYPtz7/ | 2025/07/01 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/511485375_18007294964784100_7881386700036254887_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=SgWPo6JVDn0Q7kNvwH7tEKu&_nc_oc=AdmPe8gOU351EmWzbuc3P8iqNVQUkudU8FFaP_UTnm6s8KFbYR2g1ggg1RhVQXM_gM0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Aflfp36wsVTxQsyS1CKa7gx5ohWn8Hj-SJb43QfRpYi0Ow&oe=693C1673 | 01/07/2025 | 47,52 | 31.481 | 1.151 | 97 | 72 | 92 | 1.412 | 449,00 | 13.389 | 458.388.200 | July | 2.025 | ||
| When to Prune | You Can Prune Now | Once your trees and shrubs have fully opened their leaves and needles you can prune lightly. We do not prune after July 15 because the plant doesn’t have enough time to harden off the wounds and any new growth that happens afterwards before the frost in fall. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhi_OdOu3s/ | 2025/06/30 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503631291_18007282094784100_3550376409486029645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mCKYA_pXuHoQ7kNvwE5gSc_&_nc_oc=AdkCRl6vRGl-QlFIkGqbKPZMmtUq7KlY6ZPkSPMWEXDKTqCrRGnEPeyujWqubYEXca4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflunA7keDtfRnkd1WQMUVgvEXfqrHfUJ5Ws4gLdzCrPpw&oe=693C190D | 30/06/2025 | 69,88 | 46.049 | 1.917 | 274 | 103 | 137 | 2.431 | 528,00 | 39.754 | 2.027.161.402 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Let Your Coneflowers Freely Self Seed | Must Do This To Coneflowers | Coneflowers are a plant that doesn’t live very long about five years in our gardens. Let your coneflowers freely self seed into your area where you want them to grow so that there’s always a fresh bunch of younger plants coming up to replace the older ones as they die. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLfNsrou7Tq/ | 2025/06/29 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/514511418_18007257074784100_9105336481318357209_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=A5FUr3APDzAQ7kNvwGBvt7w&_nc_oc=AdlhD7LNRyEDhLr_YZTYPV4ohBVxCRmGNT7ywE8XKS0JXKBhp2pFeASU-5uLyKw7Lj8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfltpcjbhakynEXH78t_kasrXu_kAt3zmHCJ7Y25mQJWWg&oe=693C1B2C | 29/06/2025 | 376,17 | 297.707 | 13.824 | 3.216 | 428 | 3.937 | 21.405 | 719,00 | 28.628 | 8.945.712.681 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Update On Fall Perennial Bed | Update On Fall Perennial Bed | Just checking in on this newly planted bed from last fall to see how things are doing here in June. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLXPv1OuJUY/ | 2025/06/28 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503656533_18006381653784100_4277926757254420087_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=58VBNoRRv1AQ7kNvwE3GMi5&_nc_oc=AdlXoQWG1uV6FLR9Yvj_gFmlX_FcT15cHui6eRW5iVo7bt7ZpLUfmGenFy9KcgezxnE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Aflwqm0k1As3jgzooRh6QdK96agnaINXWRmZu-hc-hw7YA&oe=693C1986 | 28/06/2025 | 38,13 | 26.164 | 883 | 201 | 46 | 33 | 1.163 | 445,00 | 30.524 | 902.852.437 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Client Garden Tour | I Love This Client Garden | Here’s a tour of one of my clients gardens that she has evolved and built on her own over 30 years! She never started out as a gardener, but her next-door neighbor was prolific in his garden and encouraged her and gave her lots of pieces of his plants and now she has evolved into quite the gardener! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLZ0nEquf6O/ | 2025/06/27 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503479695_18006383030784100_5814317094453975382_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=LyiDmTjEcNwQ7kNvwE-FHZu&_nc_oc=AdlO_Gcf9IY-eVIjqgsmZ8I9rb5lZXX_HDxFlbrUebuTZZe3CwsF0inp-uawLwD1__c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfluDVf5K_P1meZQnQ9o7MaCVcINA5HBh9YnWdLrqxa1WQ&oe=693BF490 | 27/06/2025 | 69,25 | 48.963 | 3.336 | 557 | 138 | 266 | 4.297 | 878,00 | 48.536 | 2.531.089.971 | June | 2.025 | ||
| When to Garden – Morning Shade and Afternoon Shade | Work Smarter Not Harder | Garden in the morning in the shade, which for me is on the west side of the house, and garden in the afternoon in the shade on the east side of the house. Any tasks that need to be done on the south side of the house should be done early in the morning. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLe-NsluQ-T/ | 2025/06/26 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503620251_18006466691784100_7753348265387214380_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=37oX4HMRGFUQ7kNvwF7Hirq&_nc_oc=AdmIfC7uWKxtgnk8aQzHoQbgncWujQGiCdSl0nqzw6HqCg2I68gTwb_WPWzAOaD-5xI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkMb0dfSU3IJsRYecFWZEc76aWKeSRqRFIgixkIE0fG7Q&oe=693C0C6E | 26/06/2025 | 34,80 | 22.976 | 1.046 | 75 | 39 | 22 | 1.182 | 514,00 | 18.935 | 489.522.713 | June | 2.025 | ||
| When To Divide & Transplant? | When To Divide & Transplant? | Transplanting and dividing in spring and fall is ideal because of the cooler temperatures. You can do these tasks in summer as well but will have to water more due to heat stress. Do not do these tasks during extreme heat. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLPhc8aOPo5/ | 2025/06/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502527820_18006357812784100_6927148691629687965_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=JvMcVH7SexoQ7kNvwGkP9_h&_nc_oc=AdkLgCbLBrHZNYUX6_YER4E18F8TpFw8NaGRhADJZAmOUx_tVjNu3vzHdG9R-AHXR_s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnI5ncIrppv_RYOXItImFBRl52yQejLIAsRySO6LtmagA&oe=693BF113 | 25/06/2025 | 87,31 | 63.379 | 2.814 | 646 | 81 | 409 | 3.950 | 623,00 | 28.896 | 1.966.529.982 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Tomatoes | #1 Tomato Question | Prune your suckers off on indeterminate tomatoes. Don’t prune your suckers off your determinate tomatoes. Always keep the bottom 4” of the stem pruned back so no leaves or fruit touch the ground. #tomato #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLM8moCuNxC/ | 2025/06/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/503607497_1009018277972692_3325561230271479242_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=uWvVqMhIOzAQ7kNvwH144Ni&_nc_oc=AdkgenxISwA8fNTQWVVPmEnNmkgi3txdE64kheKaPcst_IpAXTV2B4QeKBE5dcoz4B0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmtRFMl3as3dl0T_vJJW5NXh0y5DJqPjjqJ1w6iR9mijA&oe=693C1D07 | 24/06/2025 | 117,09 | 87.226 | 3.099 | 1.677 | 99 | 1.860 | 6.735 | 772,00 | 31.482 | 2.894.441.878 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Watering in Heat Wave | A Heat Wave Is Not A Drought | Just because it’s hot doesn’t mean you have to water. Always check your soil daily during a heatwave and keep an eye on whether your plants are wilting and telling you they need a drink. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQESDWOY_j/ | 2025/06/23 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/498916504_18006385817784100_6516685985154286598_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=v8ETRxOL1qUQ7kNvwF9fg25&_nc_oc=Adm59jlP-BtY9zNcUZVR1VfpoyBbZhfVTtAchHRY8zq_QXIQfZ0m5ixbjovFi37-VIQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnLj070p5yemTyjFF1eIGC2Iz5XnWTa3xQ0VudJQUQxvA&oe=693BF90C | 23/06/2025 | 31,05 | 22.755 | 782 | 62 | 15 | 60 | 919 | 404,00 | 17.181 | 425.769.495 | June | 2.025 | ||
| When Do You Water? | When Do You Water? | Watering in the morning is best because if the plant gets wet, which is very likely, the sunlight will dry the plant off, which will help prevent diseases. If you must water in the evening, try to do so when there are several hours of sunlight left to dry the plant off. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLPhZeOOOGm/ | 2025/06/23 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/502524605_1757943464808140_6968035040135813237_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=epAu9ocppSUQ7kNvwE3SNjK&_nc_oc=Adm4fiXB3mQ9FcoRHNB94J5Gn2tPnEDH8ZEDQHrjTH0PuS7Ep90fLfXi6XqeH44GHdI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afn5GOoLXxZzbrZ8ranGF7BOBdQo6N4LKdfnotug0hvn-Q&oe=693C0C3E | 23/06/2025 | 52,71 | 38.650 | 1.953 | 334 | 42 | 588 | 2.917 | 755,00 | 20.594 | 854.356.640 | June | 2.025 | ||
| A Rant About Watering | A Rant About Watering | #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLNsofROZBd/ | 2025/06/22 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503510558_18006470903784100_6619596603193382480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=7yCEpk_EFCwQ7kNvwG79f6t&_nc_oc=Adm_-b5ettWg6IMszygulMoI6QLtBR1nrqtF6PD_MglkGpCcLgCEkOsh9yumcnMY1tU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflPpx07VtcTwpmfiyKPHxd4BpCvOYrKoTvMDb9i_ONddA&oe=693C081F | 22/06/2025 | 50,10 | 33.945 | 2.183 | 248 | 120 | 255 | 2.806 | 827,00 | 55.312 | 2.073.492.615 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Watering In A Heatwave | Watering In A Heatwave | There are no hard and fast rules around when to water even in a heat wave. We always water when the top inch of soil dries out. Now during a heat wave, the top inch of soil may dry out faster, but regardless the only way to know if you need to water is to inspect the soil every morning. Push your finger into the soil and if it feels at all damp, you do not need to water. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLM8qJ_OmOG/ | 2025/06/22 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/503613435_699455236318057_6258304623083079187_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3xjK5QD-4uYQ7kNvwE1FPZ7&_nc_oc=AdmLlxzTSnCjcFrLhs48Zv2RtBIH91M1Po-FA2LN_hUll07rXoAqzRIPWucdkSpw8qY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnwB4MheMJ4vrsRY9fysCk3MXLJcwO7rBkweJDmC9_eQA&oe=693BFC3A | 22/06/2025 | 332,06 | 262.323 | 8.063 | 1.587 | 135 | 4.434 | 14.219 | 542,00 | 27.275 | 7.566.794.565 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Gardening In A Heatwave | Gardening In A Heatwave | When plants are under heat stress don’t fertilize, don’t prune and don’t overwater! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLKj70kO3hA/ | 2025/06/21 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502619121_18006351041784100_8046979455066051075_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=yZDEhUeIIZoQ7kNvwF2pQoP&_nc_oc=Adnqz-ayQy1sjBpBFeD9v2n3URKcKRaQclUK3M9J-bnfNhA_lrTsB84I7vZIMQV-yoM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AflOGzI7rGJnSJDHGt6GVx5N4GJwsBBEnTUWwVXeNK2Ltg&oe=693C2127 | 21/06/2025 | 345,37 | 279.516 | 14.562 | 2.505 | 366 | 6.830 | 24.263 | 868,00 | 38.979 | 10.749.487.941 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Helping Being Back Monarch Butterlies – Milkweed Plants | Bring Back The Monarch Butterflies! | In order to help bring back monarch butterflies we must bring back the plants that host their eggs and caterpillars. We need to plant milkweed plants because that is the only plant that monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on. There’s lots of varieties of milkweed my favorites are rose, milkweed, and butterfly weed. Both plants are hardy all the way down to zone three. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #nativeplants #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLHzAw_OUW1/ | 2025/06/20 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502480954_18006169319784100_7965449256024418297_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=U7x6nTvWZ6MQ7kNvwFebU65&_nc_oc=AdlUbqD2a9VaNJJwXX-Pja4EaXkiSV8khC-DFoJHve4HouV2595Uy-Rn04yg3kPmkZE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfmAcG7TCdOkCo1CjaSLoSM2-aCf-vFhzTPajS1CjBcxJg&oe=693C2487 | 20/06/2025 | 38,44 | 26.949 | 2.013 | 547 | 71 | 330 | 2.961 | 1.099,00 | 39.011 | 1.184.144.062 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Reduce Powdery Mildew On Your Peonies | Reduce Powdery Mildew On Your Peonies | Leaf diseases like powdery mildew, proliferate in warm, moist conditions. Peonies are very susceptible to powdery mildew and a way in which we can help reduce the disease is by pruning after the flowers are done to create airflow through the center of the plant. We try not to remove more than a third of the green leaves because we need enough for the rest of the summer to photosynthesize food for storage in the roots that create next year’s flowers. We only want to do this type of pruning on a peony that has been in the ground for three whole years. When a plant is younger than four years, it still needs to put out a route system so don’t take away any of its green leaves. #peony #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLFONRFuBgh/ | 2025/06/19 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/508736533_18006034631784100_9048576971721418527_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=T_0uI99jVWMQ7kNvwGyekyb&_nc_oc=AdnXE8RTve22eotDcMifT5dx4sNs3o_wyOYtbeaZNzo0Nh4faOOURU_qrMRsV0Y4xrc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfnmuoZi11UmQetsUrxIfs_keTuEOZtPkgk67f25KCLVeA&oe=693BFC7F | 19/06/2025 | 46,08 | 34.749 | 1.912 | 778 | 84 | 485 | 3.259 | 938,00 | 42.343 | 1.487.936.613 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Deadheading Peonies for More Peonies Next Year | Do This Now For More Peonies Next Year | After your peony blooms have faded the plant starts creating seeds which takes a lot of energy. Rather than have the plant waste energy creating seeds, cut those dead flowers off. Now the plant is going to store all of its energy in the roots for flowers next year instead of using up that energy making seeds. #peony #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLCpaost7SQ/ | 2025/06/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/508739694_18005856338784100_670624975335623102_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=kiEZhfAnBlkQ7kNvwGeel7F&_nc_oc=Adl_IdZ-boDxpru1tYOYE-HQ9wnEynZMes5P4NDadCmuRycRbWJPWnt_adi_MKUZneg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afmz–ivbiRYIcAIWFobieGg9CMTNzPs5ZlIQfsTDkyndg&oe=693BF1F0 | 18/06/2025 | 684,11 | 542.237 | 11.956 | 4.170 | 224 | 6.702 | 23.052 | 425,00 | 21.320 | 11.758.491.805 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Rabbit & Deer Repellent Warning | Rabbit & Deer Repellent Warning! | Make sure not to use any liquid deer and rabbit repellent sprays on plants when flowers are open. The sprays disrupt the pollinator’s ability to access nectar and pollen. If you are using granules, that product can be used on blooming plants, but only on the ground and never on the plant. As a precaution, I won’t use the granules when the plants are in bloom either. Always read the label on your specific product: the label is the law! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLAEqHUtjPq/ | 2025/06/17 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/508393228_18005846834784100_4697706786486454285_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Dfr7cUXZJOsQ7kNvwFp8o27&_nc_oc=AdmIawpsP35DqVs_JxEF2upCZPGVw-eGdo5Wc8b38C7UVtkxsDuDFDKdXjUfRRr_EUw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_Afky3SZXIoEuwtIMVRH0SUwzoqPbNzDYRnh6gtdzHWWTKQ&oe=693BF98E | 17/06/2025 | 68,65 | 56.339 | 1.817 | 468 | 107 | 735 | 3.127 | 555,00 | 23.631 | 1.342.021.271 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrub – Winterberry – Berry Poppins & Mr Poppins | My Fav Native Shrub! | A great adaptable native shrub called Winterberry is native from central Canada all the way down to Texas and east to the Atlantic ocean. The straight native species can be 6 to 12 feet tall so I love the small cultivar Berry Poppins and Mr. Poppins. These cultivars get 3 to 4 feet tall and wide and are hardy from zones 3 to 9. They can tolerate occasional flooding and love to have a lot of moisture in the soil, and they can tolerate shade all the way to full sun. You will need some sun in order to get flowers and berries. You need one male plant for up to 10 female plants and the male plant must be within 50 feet of the male plant in order for berry production to happen on the females. #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK9pVOjO6jC/ | 2025/06/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/508327369_18005793887784100_2414589015005196503_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=hLvikoHVOIwQ7kNvwGEFk4R&_nc_oc=AdnFkSUljy0aglupK0SUMfR-EP4hNP5qCbEyCY-xUUOPNU5BWvCJrTAbSc1wtsvxE7A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Atkz7sNCXERK2f1R7FefiQ&oh=00_AfkWUpcAe9f_kUpKCYT9k_gJptmYuvsJ7SOQvfEJTdvybQ&oe=693BFB5A | 16/06/2025 | 58,54 | 41.797 | 1.972 | 1.270 | 69 | 335 | 3.646 | 872,00 | 31.303 | 1.405.147.749 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Happy Father’s Day To Mr Powers Plants! | Happy Father’s Day To Mr Powers Plants! | Happy Father’s Day to the best: Mr Powers Plants, who just last year said “I actually think I really like gardening.” I am so lucky to have you❤️ | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK64keVOsFE/ | 2025/06/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/504350843_1351484895939590_2531802221285841787_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Qw5n_js5bqwQ7kNvwEzksJb&_nc_oc=AdleXAXLqJGiCN-rRkPMK5alRIu8kBruQnwA08q9jby6AeLep6ZrBJI9zDr6cRYoPPQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk-vZNLNW1Y7SQgW_wJQog1xsK9d5Dvx8xCerHo0bEG-A&oe=693C0E3D | 15/06/2025 | 19,32 | 14.755 | 355 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 375 | 254,00 | 9.206 | 137.418.039 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Never Use Landscape Fabric When Planting Trees | Do NOT Plant Trees Like This | Absolutely never use landscape fabric, especially wrapped around the root ball of a tree, and don’t allow any type of rope, including biodegradable rope to be left, tied around the trunk of the tree after planting. We also don’t want mulch touching the stems of our trees and shrubs because it traps moisture against the wood and brings disease. #tree #plantingtrees #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK615BlOYjv/ | 2025/06/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/506228060_18005671469784100_3287067644136777324_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=d3SMllJlYTwQ7kNvwEVvhPQ&_nc_oc=AdkFZR08E2TgpW4fsOCTqRLQIdpBnZrY74q8Msts0Icq6j0vrM_mSgalJw6rhmz__vQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkQaErxrIVsTYLCMFIqOneAt6ODQZ2YUATS97ucBC55Bw&oe=693C09F8 | 15/06/2025 | 203,77 | 166.627 | 2.739 | 350 | 124 | 184 | 3.397 | 204,00 | 27.326 | 4.642.465.190 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Cutting Lower Leaves Off When Growing Tomatoes | Biggest Tomato Mistake | Healthy soil has lots of microbial activity: bacteria, viruses, etc. those are great for healthy soil, but they’re not great for the leaves of our plants. When those microbes end up on the leaves of your plants, you can easily get a disease on your tomato. So when growing tomatoes and other annuals cut the lower leaves off so they’re not touching the soil. Also be careful when watering that you’re not splashing a lot of water up onto the leaves or you run the risk of transferring microbial activity onto the leaves. As long as there’s lots of healthy leaves on top of your tomatoes, you don’t need to worry about cutting off some of the leaves on the bottom. And as the season goes on if any leaves grow long enough and low enough to touch the soil, remove them. #tomato #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK4TWK1OYa0/ | 2025/06/14 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/506309043_1813023972633503_2263770317999636409_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=hAkSVB2cE1kQ7kNvwFDaG2u&_nc_oc=AdlpTXyZFY9Ivld6-4Ixw-1VSJW9lvLMFG9br-7uuifNQ0ovpK0As0FoOISnRoAwTPA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk6J-6KOucly1Ai8HOL72v9_AUSWpktGsL_qHAEBU5JrA&oe=693C0E14 | 14/06/2025 | 132,83 | 101.963 | 2.633 | 661 | 44 | 2.441 | 5.779 | 567,00 | 17.225 | 1.850.290.602 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Rose Rosette Disease | I Hope Your Roses Never Get This | Rose Rosette Disease is a terminal disease for roses. There is no cure for it once you have it and there is nothing you can do to treat your rose to prevent it from getting the disease. The disease spread spreads in the wind through a microscopic mite that transmit the disease to your plant. Keep an eye out for excessive thorns, and the witches broom growth. Eventually, your rose will stop producing healthy flowers and then die. The sooner you can remove infected plants from your garden the less the disease will spread. #gardening #garden #rose #roses #rosesofinstagram #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK1BW0iqKPO/ | 2025/06/13 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/504330924_736217458829360_5106102586691330041_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gq0MSGsnPcUQ7kNvwEJYNSo&_nc_oc=AdmjNRyBXEvw0NmWArNywIaclfNSo3KpnAsvnlvIfgGDhf3kbqd2KxVcwr8Grdc4D8k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnbAQ9Pv2MgAO0w1bQjSui0FxpHJclqkT93vj7B_rFUNw&oe=693C245A | 13/06/2025 | 117,41 | 85.264 | 2.289 | 1.004 | 181 | 698 | 4.172 | 489,00 | 32.513 | 2.884.787.342 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Holes & Bumps On Your Leaves | Holes & Bumps On Your Leaves | It is crucial that we bring back insect habitat. The larval stage of lots of insects require them to eat part of the leaves of plants. Some holes in the leaves of your plant are a good thing, as long as they are just cosmetic and the leaves are not completely skeletonized. If you have a problem where the leaves are completely being shredded and no green is left, call an arborist. #insects #insectsofinstagram #gardening #garden #nativeplants #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKycjdAKrm7/ | 2025/06/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503581342_18005072807784100_8738275505446541795_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=82K3MqyxHykQ7kNvwEDQqis&_nc_oc=AdnEwhOT7mwn4cIRuyJ7ulVv-lC0ojQG1eNth4JfRB85A-NQZ7bf-vPrbr0CWaPdXbw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afmxxc5UcElMa2tUhUVLSSYwjww7q1rBShuacG3Ue8rStg&oe=693C1377 | 12/06/2025 | 48,68 | 32.802 | 1.276 | 76 | 51 | 78 | 1.481 | 451,00 | 19.853 | 726.558.355 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Native Plant: Baptisia | Native Plant Alert | Baptisia is a wonderful native plant with a native range from central Canada, down through the central United States and all the way to the East Coast. There are multiple colors that are pure native species (indigo, yellow and cream). There are also some varieties that have been bred to be different colors. Remember that anytime a flower has been changed to have a different color, it is not as easily recognizable by native insect so please try and stick to the native colors as much as you can. #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #baptisia #gardening #garden #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKW38s8tIAH/ | 2025/06/11 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/502114814_3749871698637208_7418532098148897978_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-kkHGrL2gTwQ7kNvwEEOOrS&_nc_oc=Adnzl-3vtDpVXoJPBc1hae0SjzSm6LY2hNLov_I_z6OwBVNstVsDvsHCFu7Hgas8TXA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkcCB192G70bVxpiEqR0kH5mRD8yYMdhVWWPy2PEbRoJw&oe=693C2059 | 11/06/2025 | 64,64 | 44.419 | 3.490 | 1.642 | 360 | 774 | 6.266 | 1.411,00 | 27.886 | 1.312.388.951 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Fertilizing Roses | Must Fertilize Roses | because roses are not native to North America and highly susceptible to disease I keep mine healthy with organic, granular, slow release fertilizer. I apply when I prune in March and again once when the first flush of flowers comes out. #Roses #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKsAnDrqzAf/ | 2025/06/10 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/503479259_1375433013574470_1338157037798534058_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gATiPlIYdUwQ7kNvwH3b9bt&_nc_oc=AdlVyDsio_bofOyqlX79vnf5WtwH_1m1DOiEJjZzNG6SeZCbAu42Atlj9KWpiJ-zeFg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmR5PL7r2zP6jdFr0jZYq6lqPtloulYjIaewRkvlPhPig&oe=693C1964 | 10/06/2025 | 64,66 | 45.322 | 2.191 | 1.173 | 46 | 578 | 3.988 | 88,00 | 31.012 | 1.499.645.921 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Prune Roses To An Outward Facing Node | Prune Roses To An Outward Facing Node | When deadheading your roses, be sure to cut back along the stem to a five leaflet or more, and cut just above an outward facing bud to avoid crowding the center of your plant. #Rose #roses #rosestagram #rosesofinstagram #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKoJb3JqwFu/ | 2025/06/09 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/504357420_1222986269314359_9205400256083517221_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=q5bWQv3EteIQ7kNvwFjuYAp&_nc_oc=AdmO9lQriZEKUBSIQLwy-pj5nganZAdJm1P3rq2OFJxgkfvdpc2LtylBEoa9zIXIck8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflNjh4qUFmRhdfYZiO6PGadgy9kbRdFegyxPUxlqz1v5g&oe=693C0905 | 09/06/2025 | 59,43 | 43.778 | 2.458 | 1.275 | 89 | 595 | 4.417 | 1.009,00 | 31.425 | 1.425.067.481 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Deadhead Roses for More Flowers | Do This For More Flowers On Your Roses | Roses bloom multiple times throughout the summer. In order to encourage more flowers we need to properly cut the first round of flowers off once they have died. When we cut back along the stem to an area that has at least a five leaflet, the new growth that comes out for the second round of flowers will support more flower buds! Deadhead properly will encourage more flowers later in the summer! #roses #rose #rosestagram #rosesofinstagram #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKlkp9CK94i/ | 2025/06/08 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/504422143_1111461341017837_7165785432510560161_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=7F0v7d4TagEQ7kNvwEHw_WY&_nc_oc=AdmnoQrkKQTVS2GXHKH2jCjaqiFhqW3LiQkMdv2O6jucIplWccB1K5LFg1VyZ9O98a8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnU3kJ9dH4BTwgtPvq283ESZidW7Jp7wGOAMn7X1o49qA&oe=693C0D46 | 08/06/2025 | 197,13 | 154.906 | 8.871 | 3.424 | 130 | 1.627 | 14.052 | 907,00 | 29.421 | 4.677.713.025 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Peony Trees | Look. At. These! | Peony trees have huge flowers on woody stems which don’t flop! They like morning sun and shade from afternoon sun. They don’t like dry soil or swampy wet soil. Hardy in zones 4 through 8. They require cold winters to set flowers. #peony #peonies #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKRuYLbNnvx/ | 2025/06/07 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/502335255_9553694374759089_8598111752898305910_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qdRWEZRO-rwQ7kNvwHBR4K6&_nc_oc=AdlxLsGzdxyuoCzwxgNuZg0r9xi5I8KSF2z9P3iBDxG145VaaEmPW2N2jw63zj-xOho&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflBLdUXvf6Ka_7xXRvxYo18zSE4f1oF1iqTK1diUw6aew&oe=693BF342 | 07/06/2025 | 43,32 | 31.270 | 1.925 | 308 | 74 | 251 | 2.558 | 818,00 | 28.435 | 908.046.886 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Liquid Fence – Stopping Rabbits From Eating Plants | The Rabbits Stopped Eating My Plants! | Liquid Fence is a product you can find at most garden centers. They have a ready to use spray and they have granules which I am using in this video. The granules last 2 to 3 weeks and you must apply after it rains. Be sure to follow package instructions. For the first few weeks, I use the ready to use spray and product, and I sprayed it twice a week and it worked great! Two weeks ago I applied the granules and they are working well too. The rabbits haven’t touched my asters or coneflowers! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKgbCHHK729/ | 2025/06/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503865889_18004597961784100_429861262891355259_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=BisICeNGT0oQ7kNvwFYpS0V&_nc_oc=AdlarYc-wzHHOoOeaBCHtYuuw1KcBxYEOU-3hL9HvZRq22haq9BhLz4FkhuvH3BhCMc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm-0vY6JiNV4mEydhpXsbf5xaH5yjK7crglkVpl3IdcQg&oe=693BFEAE | 06/06/2025 | 102,56 | 75.448 | 2.394 | 1.070 | 215 | 1.274 | 4.953 | 656,00 | 35.195 | 2.836.961.092 | June | 2.025 | ||
| More Blooms on Dahlias – Deadheading and Cutting Low Leaves | Do These 2 Things To Dahlias For More Blooms | Any of your annuals should have their lower leaves cut off so they are not touching the soil. Soil pathogens belong in the soil, not on your plants. When they splash up onto your leaves, they will cause disease. With your dahlias in order to encourage more flowers, you want to pinch the terminal bud once you have four sets of true leaves. #dahlia #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #cutflowers #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKga-5aPc39/ | 2025/06/05 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503708229_18004274327784100_1615375871436403315_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=JoCe-pJmiFwQ7kNvwGsNjhn&_nc_oc=AdlFtusK__5BxdhOoaZDmz2PXqO3P23V82t3ewAi9q24ENID8wz2X3SKsPY4eMWrK10&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afl6UrbZLwNCqfkqIUpMY18zp88_gVSUaJf5QYqN8dfYQA&oe=693BF0CE | 05/06/2025 | 46,29 | 33.563 | 1.193 | 622 | 33 | 267 | 2.115 | 63,00 | 38.092 | 1.374.949.781 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Deadheading Lilacs | Deadheading Lilacs | Deadheading spent flowers means you cut off the flower just above a healthy bud or stem and make the cut on an angle. That angled cut makes it possible for water to run off so water doesn’t sit on a flat surface and rot. Deadheading flowers encourages the plant to stop spending energy creating seeds. We want the plants energy going into next year‘s growth. You also can remove dead, diseased or damage stems from your shrubs at any time. Remember, we don’t prune shrubs and trees until they have been in their location in the ground for three whole years. Deadheading does not count as pruning. #Lilac #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKd2PEnvjqJ/ | 2025/06/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/503868461_18004272785784100_3334203395371972798_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=B5h4iYu11_IQ7kNvwERTTEi&_nc_oc=Adk8GIzzaZs4TX9PQLuxPF3ujtMxc_wPvOM2Wgp7PUolbO-8Z1q6-iqwAGvPqSRE0ac&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnCAyC4D73uVYH8GUisoE022iakM6uOG581J4QgQEPymQ&oe=693C0871 | 04/06/2025 | 48,56 | 35.970 | 1.282 | 498 | 54 | 327 | 2.161 | 601,00 | 24.002 | 931.019.660 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Young Shrubs | Pruning Young Shrubs | Remember: we don’t prune shrubs or trees until they have been in the ground for three whole years. You can deadhead the flowers (video showing how coming soon) but no pruning. It takes 3 years to put out an established root system and that takes energy. That energy is created by green leaves and needles so we don’t want to cut away any leafy parts until those roots are established. Once year four arrives you can prune. Lilacs and other spring bloomers get pruned within 2 weeks of their flowers fading. We prune away dead, diseased or wounded branches. Then anything crossing and anything growing back towards the center. All the while watching how much live wood we are cutting off: in total don’t remove more than 30% of the plant’s live wood away or you shock the plant and it won’t flower next year. #gardening #lilac #pruning #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKbReD0x3NO/ | 2025/06/03 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/501903012_18003867932784100_2386748283107729938_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PxrZUpp8zggQ7kNvwHRJ1me&_nc_oc=Adm5ymGJMONDAjK411tleIZuz4xRoV55mDEf0U95kf6F5Lk5Up3gcMKMzFgXnDfJQqc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflMpB4qlU6PvzuntMggZFDSY8GdMvJgWbMxrYuV_dXUyg&oe=693C10DA | 03/06/2025 | 40,10 | 28.604 | 1.214 | 412 | 54 | 153 | 1.833 | 641,00 | 35.931 | 1.114.799.836 | June | 2.025 | ||
| What to do After Weeding | Do This After Weeding! | Here is your approach for dealing with beds that have a lot of weeds: 1. You have to do the work to remove the existing vegetation. 2. Then after all that hard work, you need to immediately mulch with 3 inches deep of shredded hardwood. 3. Then you want to plant immediately afterwards in this bed. Those plants are going to start taking up the resources in the space where these weeds are growing. Native plants are best especially drought tolerant ones because they have such a good healthy root system that it’s very difficult for other aggressive plants to choke them out. The most well-behaved native grasses that are easy to put in place and have a native range through much of central and eastern North America are Little Bluestem Grass, Prairie Dropseed Grass and Side Oats Grama Grass. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKW385ztLP_/ | 2025/06/02 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502707728_18003604940784100_5428607753511066251_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=6MVwXIRapZYQ7kNvwG9IwaH&_nc_oc=Adnep8qdSD4_sTAff-9L7dIWYXmY8HnGUInja10MQ65Bu1IbeH4V6xs0hzFctmiiXo4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk7sEDI2_ofCADhn5oXD3tbVlr1bqhLhzbm-jnbczicEg&oe=693C082A | 02/06/2025 | 185,83 | 145.864 | 2.505 | 949 | 58 | 492 | 4.004 | 275,00 | 22.835 | 3.385.554.138 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Dividing Plants/Perennials | Turn 1 Plant Into 8! | You can divide perennials that don’t have a woody stem. Hostas are a great way to start! Dig the soil in around the edges of the plant to loosen the roots from the soil, then you can use your hands often on a hosta to grab a 4 to 6 inch chunk of the roots. Now you have a free plant! You can, of course take larger chunks if you want to, and you can also take a shovel and drive it down a section of the plant to divide the roots from the edge. #Garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKW350aNrNw/ | 2025/06/01 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504159175_18004598042784100_2146468953877704354_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=rfQMMJN0cfMQ7kNvwF07haZ&_nc_oc=AdmgdTZWoW2iChNF2gUh_3GOtSNvvm-L4uQVKPkq55oY0gr8KF93P-mGa_r-64k7Gdc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm6EJu1OVZ6gnQ3WD0lw3Msz2u31ZUWtkUcl3gb0b_qrg&oe=693C04F6 | 01/06/2025 | 836,94 | 659.501 | 12.543 | 4.717 | 325 | 6.742 | 24.327 | 369,00 | 25.914 | 17.599.244.750 | June | 2.025 | ||
| Magnolia Pruning | Magnolia Pruning | Magnolia is blooming Spring which means they set their flower buds in late spring and summer for next year. This is referred to us blooming on old Wood. So we only want to prune our magnolias within two weeks of the flowers dying. That way we do any cutting required before the plant start setting its flower buds for next year. Start by removing dead, diseased or damaged branches. Then I like to remove any stems or limbs that are not aesthetically where I want them. In this video, I removed a horizontal branch that was not matching the beautiful vertical stems. Then I use my hand pruner to remove any small stems that are growing back towards the middle. Those small stems will become big stems and cross and crowd in the center and cause long-term disease issues. always remember to use restraint and not to remove more than 30% of the trees live Wood each year. Removing more than that takes away so much of the leafy canopy that the plant gets stressed out. That leafy canopy is how the tree photosynthesizes sunlight into food for winter survival and blooms! If you prune too much away in any given year, it might not bloom the following year due to stress. #magnolia #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKUTJTZtO7t/ | 2025/05/31 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502624347_18003602447784100_1620674917158181984_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1DMUFK3uNYAQ7kNvwHsmMj0&_nc_oc=AdklVM_eQMKFteKkU3nb6az9HHpH4P4CUOOt8AmV-8HN5qrMTk-W1bUeTyyFBCtcfeY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afn0Cy34ajhtwxHGhcovO0efIPWaGowLlh7rnA9jDLlf4A&oe=693C1E0B | 31/05/2025 | 32,12 | 23.373 | 807 | 234 | 19 | 162 | 1.222 | 523,00 | 24.924 | 638.247.937 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Yew And Boxwood Summer Pruning | Yew And Boxwood Summer Pruning | Yews and boxwoods are best pruned in March in Chicago or late winter before the new buds start to open. Once the buds starts to open, no pruning should be done. After the new growth has fully opened you can prune however heavy pruning should be avoided. Heavy pruning should be done reserved for late winter. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKPJhoxN_iO/ | 2025/05/30 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/501273842_18003374621784100_2847700795285339823_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=xxJtDA64kv0Q7kNvwHlrbbv&_nc_oc=AdmuCgD8AII0oVOw-ZaV2YSGUom1Euh8LPX4PpUzXDUJDJEYRi2uEZdKMZYgqOstbac&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnZ6hcVSyGOfSsvhDeoEEImOlenWOkFD4HNLAfB36qDdA&oe=693C1EA5 | 30/05/2025 | 82,73 | 59.880 | 1.739 | 917 | 61 | 702 | 3.419 | 571,00 | 32.121 | 2.091.835.820 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Lilac Shrub Pruning | Let’s Prune A Lilac Shrub! | Lilacs should be pruned within 2 weeks of the flowers dying. You can prune beforehand if you need to. Lilac’s benefit from rejuvenation pruning, which means removing the oldest thickest stems to the ground. The old stems are not diseased resistant and are more susceptible to pest infestation. They also do not produce as many flowers. Choose the most wounded stems and cut them down to the base and also remove any length off the stems as needed. Keep one pile of all of the cut stems you have made, and make sure that the total you removed is not more than 1/3 of the entire shrub. If you take more than a third of the entire shrub away at any given year, you stress the plant out so much that it often does not bloom again for several years. #lilac #lilacs #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKPJlAltkgD/ | 2025/05/29 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/502004780_18003609503784100_7227152193479633263_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=StcwhZmDBwYQ7kNvwGSS8px&_nc_oc=AdmDjhw_z896pMs-AkJtY6H5wjwGO8_1_bKllLSd4D1FZaaZt-KO_StN7JRmL8bLi9A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmeW89iUTU4Mi0QfbdH7HTdJ1hr9wPpgYQhy7i8oqVz5w&oe=693BED3F | 29/05/2025 | 179,52 | 146.928 | 3.717 | 2.485 | 136 | 2.526 | 8.864 | 603,00 | 39.655 | 5.873.887.488 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Don’t Let Weeds Go To Flower | Remember This About Weeds | Most weeds are annuals, which means they only live for one season. So you really don’t want to let your weeds go to flower, get pollinated and drop seeds. Those seeds are what’s going to germinate next year. So no matter what don’t let your weeds go to flower! If you don’t have time to pull all your weeds, at least snip the flowers off. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKMkx24NE1c/ | 2025/05/28 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/501246492_18003372575784100_1033971377093020867_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=-R-CyJuV4IUQ7kNvwHwqk2z&_nc_oc=Admg-pN4d-bV9Pz3NyoydllYsdhxEub2sGBR_swr1WYC4EZZKtDESba4o6YuSTvTwkI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflZbS3sL3xbDSW3sd2VNiAvm5IPLCxaQGp1kcEQs9lOew&oe=693BF123 | 28/05/2025 | 78,68 | 51.770 | 2.171 | 255 | 111 | 597 | 3.134 | 605,00 | 16.430 | 937.677.965 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Best Hydrangeas For The Midwest | Best Hydrangeas For The Midwest | The best hydrangeas for the Midwest climate and soil are as follows: -Oakleaf Hydrangeas – Smooth Leaf Hydrangeas (native Aborescens, Annabelle, Incrediball, etc) – Panicle Type Hydrangeas -Climbing Hydrangeas can be temperamental and they want to be 40’ tall and wide and get quite heavy. I don’t recommend big leaf or mountain hydrangeas in the Midwest as they bloom on old wood and the buds don’t survive the winters and our soil is not acidic enough to give us the beautiful blue colors. #hydrangea #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKJ_8G-tqNZ/ | 2025/05/27 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/501537711_18003371597784100_7796293133551344263_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PNnI0YF3jhAQ7kNvwEj6wYD&_nc_oc=AdkvhOhqDJGbfZ0Z645RXIaPt3VVihIL2pWm4lwSY7AdA1hdKjnpokcM3wHhwy9RHdo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfknJSLPbvatv7gmJRAtjOmQXYYKvbH0vVMX6_wHiKJqaA&oe=693C1893 | 27/05/2025 | 40,54 | 28.773 | 978 | 482 | 44 | 180 | 1.684 | 585,00 | 22.126 | 711.427.050 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrubs On A Slope | Native Shrubs On A Slope | Some suggestions for native shrubs that can grow on a sunny slope: – Red Osier Dogwood / Red Twig Dogwood – Black Chokeberry – Nannyberry Viburnum – White Fir – Allegheny Serviceberry | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJrGZTztyTI/ | 2025/05/26 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497668268_18001623107784100_140923264064273962_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Tm9hvYE1wp0Q7kNvwEE-hfZ&_nc_oc=Adn2y6AR3Y7iSS-h_EUW8kCoWddfOvt6ZWYhjx44VqchYytMq-cTmibZpuVTrE9lC70&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnLWZ2q6Eoss6Tt1Wf7EU31r8soUuqP0Gk7M_7VO1C8Tw&oe=693BFD97 | 26/05/2025 | 24,90 | 18.763 | 714 | 210 | 22 | 48 | 994 | 53,00 | 18.588 | 360.359.082 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Middle Layers – Under Story Plants | Middle Layers | There is an entire category of trees and shrubs that are considered under story plants. That means that they evolve to grow underneath the canopy of large trees. They help give you a layered look if you have a yard with a lot of really tall trees. Some examples: – Serviceberry – Common and Vernal Witchhazel – Redbud – Musclewood – Oakleaf Hydrangea – Winterberry – Button Bush – Spicebush – Dogwood Trees #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #landscapedesign #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ9H9VCNUPg/ | 2025/05/25 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/497541595_1351796406098420_7927655824861076078_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Z8eO65ZTF7kQ7kNvwGBiA2a&_nc_oc=AdmKE-ELalyrA2oEBshu2X0VAblYL1–rVrI-lYatOIogn5eC-vghoxAe2E79C1ULCY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afkz53tghzAndQrQ7x4_6lmUFmYtAQJ3x2z2LWoFGh9Zsg&oe=693BF90B | 25/05/2025 | 38,71 | 26.381 | 1.022 | 364 | 33 | 93 | 1.512 | 573,00 | 24.770 | 744.713.743 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Look For Bird Nests Before Pruning | Lookout For This Before Pruning | Be on the lookout for birds nests when you are pruning. You can be careful and prune around the nest, but please don’t disturb, especially while there are eggs or baby birds in the nest. If you can avoid pruning while the nest is active, please do so. It might mean you have to prune a little later and maybe cut off some flower buds for next year or just leave all the pruning until next year. #gardening #garden #bird #robin #birdsofinstagram #pruning #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKCRjIMNbTW/ | 2025/05/24 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/500354953_589739076940974_2944190719062903541_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=nO32rOEibvgQ7kNvwF8o30a&_nc_oc=Adni62jXX8SzefVfJEVoOgRXeIgaZxD_Yb1HONP1LhZGIZvD8g0x8Urd7d_gOUfQ1uo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkT3HroTd3ll4tWqPGhpOEZGp_HVEqV1dVhv73InIKSQA&oe=693BF5E8 | 24/05/2025 | 25,51 | 17.477 | 535 | 9 | 25 | 14 | 583 | 334,00 | 6.857 | 123.389.115 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Improving Soil Quality | Do This To Improve Your Soil | Please stop tilling your soil or turning it over and mixing amendments in. You are destroying the structure that was built into the soil by plants. If you live in new construction and you have compacted clay, you need plants and organic matter. The best way to feed your soil is with any kind of organic matter like compost wood mulch, pine straw leaves, etc. As those organic materials decompose, they get dragged into the soil by water and gravity through the channels that your plants have built. It’s always a good idea to get a soil test to verify how good your soil already is. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJy0wJ5OK9q/ | 2025/05/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497746180_18002141348784100_612788679961037846_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ZnD6qQdWQLwQ7kNvwH1ENn0&_nc_oc=Adk5peKv3GXUqEIM9MOGyKfr08kIu_kUmIXRrzKYF-EhXCWKjLTg_WaruT_OTWwKwSQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk0nTM6dHQSh8_N9z_PeI6GCL4O6sQgHCluoULsqxIYEA&oe=693C0F6E | 24/05/2025 | 66,69 | 47.055 | 2.113 | 520 | 99 | 326 | 3.058 | 65,00 | 44.842 | 2.223.867.436 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Lilac Tree Pruning | Lilac Tree Pruning | Here is an example of an old lilac tree that was rejuvenation pruned. They removed only about a third of the plants live wood/leafy canopy. you can take more than a third if you want to as long as your lilac is old and established, but if you take more than a third, you shock the plant so much that it doesn’t have enough energy to make flowers for next year. You could take the entire plant to the ground, every single stem and it will regrow, but won’t bloom for at least three years. #Lilac #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKCRiTQusyZ/ | 2025/05/23 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/499555835_1187764209697786_8616676570161982478_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=cZ94-mC_e3UQ7kNvwHl1IH3&_nc_oc=Adk5OYb7tJ6h_q7GXwYEQUfJo7VVW1OLaALGXDtNgfUwRWtxHLuiG8q6-p4pD1v_HZA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afmukm3i0GUEUpsdZiYmxog-GSyFqnth1M0vj6Z81rzr1w&oe=693BF9A7 | 23/05/2025 | 116,51 | 94.077 | 3.491 | 1.863 | 113 | 1.706 | 7.173 | 762,00 | 25.201 | 2.451.524.810 | May | 2.025 | ||
| How to Help Bee Population | Trying To Help Bees? | many native North American bee species are endangered and we need to help bring the population back by using our gardens as habitat. In late winter, cut the flowers off last year stems and expose the inner tissue of the stem for nesting bees. Leave that stem for two whole years before ever cutting it back because this year’s bees will lay their eggs in the stem for an entire year and those new baby bees will not emerge until the following spring. Below are options for plants that have the type of stems nesting bees like: Anise hyssop / Agastache foeniculum Bluestar / Amsonia spp. Tall anemone / Anemone virginiana Milkweed / Asclepias spp. Wild indigo / Baptisia Tall tickseed / Coreopsis tripteris rattlesnake master / Eryngium yuccifolium joe-pye weed / Eutrochium dubium Cardinal flower / Lobelia cardinalis Bee balm / Monarda fistulosa Pink muhly grass / Muhlenbergia capillaris Switchgrass / Panicum virgatum Black Eyes Susans / Rudbeckia Culver’s root / Veronicastrum virginicum Golden alexander / Zizia aurea Purple coneflower / Echinacea purpurea Blazing star / Liatris Obedient plant / Physostegia virginiana Mountain mint / Pycnanthemum spp. Staghorn sumac Rhus typhina Goldenrod / Solidago spp. Aster / Symphyotrichum Ironweed / Vernonia spp. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30am Central. #gardening #garden #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ9H776uyAF/ | 2025/05/22 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/499604694_18002535860784100_7599833075084519391_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=uC5k24k4_z0Q7kNvwEUJWNa&_nc_oc=AdmVsz7ZncYLf5CE-e7QCTlXlWs6eU1umjKtVNXnCkzsd0yfdBH6vlfv_hfBY6FsHns&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk6HnUKys-RHT1UNpExxGHQ6eHli5J2ViM0I9KnVx3fOg&oe=693C0707 | 22/05/2025 | 33,82 | 23.988 | 1.555 | 358 | 56 | 261 | 2.230 | 93,00 | 24.790 | 662.394.075 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Holes In Your Rose Leaves – Sawflies | Holes In Your Rose Leaves? | Sawflies lay their eggs on the leaves of roses and when the eggs hatch the little green larva start eating the leaves. It’s a good idea to start inspecting once the leaves emerge for white window pane damage or holes in your leaves. Flip those leaves over and squish the larva to kill them. if you have a major problem that you haven’t been on top of this year, you have a few low toxic organic controls, you can spray on the underside of your roses weekly. PLEASE DO NOT USE SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDES. These kill bees! PLEASE DO NOT USE DUST PRODUCTS OR DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ON ANY BLOOMING PLANT. These fine particles get attached to pollinators and they bring them back to their nest and it kills them. Low toxic, organic controls: – Neem Oil – Pyrethrin Organic Sprays (Have to check the label) – Insecticidal Soap Low toxic doesn’t mean no toxic: spraying organic products like these on a bee or a butterfly will kill them too so only spray early in the morning or in the evening when the pollinators are not around. #Roses #rose #rosesofinstagram #garden #gardening #gardeninglife #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ6jM10PDeK/ | 2025/05/21 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/498137939_18002599697784100_2677745518819804840_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=BysCSPFC5mwQ7kNvwFoB2Hu&_nc_oc=AdnqINoml8PPaJYl-mNJljMD0_Nr62CvHWHRrsicSd6zU-t617ldlJuI5ciOVZAc9mk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmsmmLtJdVo6SBLveQikt7CPsZ3MpPNzD_yxSiNBROilg&oe=693BF4C7 | 21/05/2025 | 61,07 | 44.491 | 2.428 | 1.133 | 194 | 735 | 4.490 | 1.009,00 | 40.823 | 1.984.182.419 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Lilacs Not Flowering/Blooming | Lilacs Not Flowering? | There are lots of reasons why your lilac may not be blooming: -Not enough sunlight -Your plant is too young. Many don’t flower until year three or four. -Usual culprit: someone has been pruning at the wrong time and cutting the flower buds off. Only prune within two weeks of the flowers fading whether it’s a tree, a shrub or a Bloomerang. -You have a disease usually caused by excessive rain and water in the system in the spring. Made worse by cool weather. -The stress of the weather of 2024 may have caused your plants to go into survival mode and haven’t produced flowers. Spring of 2024 was very wet and there were lots of leaf diseases and then there was a drought at the end of the summer/early fall. proper rejuvenation pruning will help produce more flowers. Younger thinner, stems produce more flowers. Older thicker stems don’t flower as much and they don’t resist disease and pests as well either. #Lilac #lilacs #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ3-amEOVgj/ | 2025/05/20 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/500102238_18002422391784100_8268484902891224242_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=lIf5Vy9K6dIQ7kNvwHc7wpI&_nc_oc=AdnG9Aw_vfZnKo1wtJjblskGmZG7hxuv6LFYZrXC2v2cTt8cnWK9ODjn6DLR8vv7Xz4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm4e3MBtl1HTKDjt6xjny0ZQ97Jc-0g6vmfdoew44qyFA&oe=693C0519 | 20/05/2025 | 39,45 | 28.531 | 1.392 | 413 | 95 | 308 | 2.208 | 774,00 | 26.807 | 854.823.447 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Intentional Landing Area – Landing Area – Making Room to Work | Make Room To Work | You need to make an intentional landing area, where you work around your hoses or other utilities. I like to pick up a couple steppingstones from the garden center and make a nice wide landing area for your hose reels, watering cans, etc. This keeps you from having plants grow into this area, including weeds. It also keeps you from turning and moving and dragging your hose around and damaging plants. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJy0vs3t2ks/ | 2025/05/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491449646_18001627031784100_1926978995107387161_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mqmR9tDqWsEQ7kNvwEN_OEn&_nc_oc=AdmrLmDAnxgC11_fp1yLMxFfq3l3Lym9qVV9xcoa5kLPS8fIyDvDaOocrWGDc0rGyOQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmqcJ71FVXtuejQtEjCaskz0LyB_4jXuRGiK8XwFXmANA&oe=693C05F8 | 19/05/2025 | 42,22 | 29.684 | 846 | 71 | 28 | 44 | 989 | 333,00 | 17.207 | 574.002.139 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Skit – Gardening During Menopause | POV: Gardening During Menopause | It’s like my birthday every day out here🤣 #gardening #menopause #perimenopause #garden #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ0DIgJNkHu/ | 2025/05/18 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/499323226_18002319986784100_4657680043229521654_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=6SMPITsBUJEQ7kNvwEFXLro&_nc_oc=AdkpmD3kLBIL7ongAQN8rnS666tXlNfpMJXL7kS9akDBMGO9uUEfbsWxJJ-6QoMpiBc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmIn3-5s-rlR95JYt8Lvc9_vSgKmcUe8yWOL0D4po3VBQ&oe=693BFCA7 | 18/05/2025 | 140,27 | 95.753 | 4.523 | 156 | 267 | 1.689 | 6.635 | 693,00 | 11.855 | 1.203.918.596 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Lilac Shrub Pruning | Lilac Shrub Pruning | Lilacs need to be pruned within two weeks of the flowers fading. If you prune them in the summer or the fall or early spring, you are cutting the flower buds off for next year. You also want to continually rejuvenate your lilac by cutting the oldest thickest stems back to the ground. We don’t ever want to remove more than a third of the entire plants live wood or else the plant will not produce flowers for three more years. Many lilac shrubs have 30 or 40 stems, which is way too many. Each plant has a finite bank account of energy and when that energy is being divided up 30 or 40 times then each stem doesn’t get much energy and the flowers will be small. If you want bigger flowers, you should have less stems. I recommend removing a third of the stems on each plant. But please remember we do not prune shrubs that are young. We only prune once a plant has been in the ground for three whole seasons. Deadheading flowers is not considered pruning so you can deadhead the flowers on a young shrub. The other important reason that we want to remove the oldest thickest stems is because those stems are not disease resistant, and they are prone to insect infestation, which could kill your plant. #lilac #lilacs #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJy00g5OvSa/ | 2025/05/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/498639927_1054089573255509_7787719128969920333_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=jrWRXZ3DlLcQ7kNvwGsWK1a&_nc_oc=Admtve06kQMOi57QrN2z1ypLjNvuvWxV_HweqH7juUOsRyirA-MVFpVQeIcP0VKQwVs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm_Zfew_mqyGCI7lhqTEeBhSOSuKXxSI0SZAkEJPghT-g&oe=693C0C41 | 18/05/2025 | 1,07 | 852.992 | 30.348 | 24.953 | 1.008 | 25.956 | 82.265 | 964,00 | 28.848 | 24.892.821.572 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Needing A Middle Layer | Do You Need A Middle Layer? | There are so many landscapes in front of homes that are missing a middle layer. There is usually huge trees more than 20 feet and then there are ground level shrubs and perennials. It helps transition the eye through the landscape to have a layer of a woody, small tree or large shrub in the 8 to 10 foot high range. I love both Vernal and Common witch hazel. Common gets a little bit bigger, but it has a very large native range from southern United States all the way to Canada. I also like Serviceberries and dwarf Chinkapin oak. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJWgCwftmXv/ | 2025/05/17 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494154257_18000013091784100_8477362067487719253_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=a6WEGDqj6KsQ7kNvwHMByv1&_nc_oc=AdlQBPfvmXJMX1m_KSw2e1cwpQ1rYV1lSG4nGgyJIkBxOvJQZPIThoFsrSHawNestxY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmONnEYYadoJhsOJbnnyqlCrz0DMq3oxWXxx1Z6uw64JQ&oe=693BFB65 | 17/05/2025 | 37,50 | 26.245 | 695 | 111 | 29 | 27 | 862 | 328,00 | 21.307 | 617.229.228 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Planting Native Seedlings | Ready To Plant Those Native Seedlings? | If you haven’t done so already pop the top off your greenhouse so that your seedlings can get some direct sunlight and be hardened off. Once your seedlings have true leaves, they’re ready to be planted out. I am choosing to pot mine up because I’ve had such a rabbit problem lately. So I will just keep these alive in containers in the sun, all summer and plant them out when they are larger in the fall. But you can plant yours directly in the ground at this point if you want to. #gardening #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJohlIUOERz/ | 2025/05/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497543434_18001621781784100_7734739510026592920_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=fXoV8Ghtws8Q7kNvwHOz3pJ&_nc_oc=AdmzH2jWXvNC3n0hnVPdI0j_xrUirR4ezxs9PU7tuPPsbqIois8_zOljLDkE_hcXqP0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflQHxE9Y7O5uJ5xOTl1XYIq40IQFmUTAaPs6d3EYhHeFg&oe=693BF86D | 16/05/2025 | 29,19 | 22.452 | 470 | 76 | 18 | 18 | 582 | 259,00 | 17.208 | 418.173.850 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Starting Nect Gardening Project – Flooding | Not Sure Where To Start? Got Some Flooding? | If you are overwhelmed and not sure where to start your next gardening project, find the spot you look at the most and start there. Is it your kitchen window? Is it your kitchen table with a window out to the backyard or a patio door? Maybe you sit out on the front lawn with your kids and hang out in the front the most. Start wherever you live the most so you can enjoy the investment. If you have an area of your property that has standing water occasionally here is a list of shrubs that are native and much of the Midwest in northeast: – Red Osier Dogwood – Ninebark – Winterberry (you need to order at least one mail for up to 10 females in order for the females to have red berries in the winter) Fox Valley River Birch is a cultivar that has not had its flower or leaf size and color changed. It gets about 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. I love to prune the bottom branches off so that the peeling bark is exposed. #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #NativePlants #Gardening #GardenTips #LandscapeDesign #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJrGabrNVVK/ | 2025/05/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/498310841_18001922510784100_632161184556986184_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=TjZNpN-eMZ4Q7kNvwGdfuxW&_nc_oc=AdlJ3h-pvrUAIFTzZZuUoDZYlk91dxtHg01XwXtIip4kNfQdt9ZFAhJej-R9bf00LXw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm0s2ZblqXTcSWpVxKK0K_9Fy3KCSXJfu-pDj2C-wl4xA&oe=693C075B | 15/05/2025 | 58,03 | 41.116 | 1.704 | 649 | 80 | 222 | 2.655 | 646,00 | 34.868 | 1.565.461.185 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Bigger Peonies | Want Bigger Peonies? | We want all the energy from each stem going into one flower bud. So we need to remove the side flower buds that are attached to the stem so that they don’t waste the stems energy. Then that one flower bud is going to get all the energy and grow bigger than it would if there were three. I like using garden scissors or snips for making small cuts like this. There is a link in my bio to my Amazon shop with all of my pruning tools. Or you can just get garden scissors from your local garden center or hardware store. #peonies #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJohosSuSV5/ | 2025/05/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/496782707_18001708805784100_1022955845233563106_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=25mGYvEDC20Q7kNvwGVxnPr&_nc_oc=AdkRuCsZ8SVMBWHmxtqYBYlv8WBquKFiWT67uJtSz3rjR7fQmjAF_qfIjob53qUgbQY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afnzkuj59wZaQKIQC0N7ssn7kknBU2W72KFw4WrFhRxDMg&oe=693C1ADF | 14/05/2025 | 185,18 | 149.016 | 3.565 | 1.398 | 148 | 2.913 | 8.024 | 538,00 | 15.914 | 2.439.264.457 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Tender Annuals Indoor | Careful With Your Tender Annuals! | When you are gradually getting your indoor grown tender, annuals used to the outdoor sunlight, make sure to monitor your plants. I like to give them a healthy drink of water before I put them outside on day one. Then I inspect each day as I gradually increase the amount of time the plants are outside. I can see just after our three that the leaves are starting to curl and droop. This was really their first day of straight sunlight. So bring them inside for the rest of the day and tomorrow I will not increase the amount of time they are outside. #gardening #garden #dahlias #tomatoes #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJl8zH1uZ_P/ | 2025/05/13 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497716329_18001621076784100_6239170822275400680_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=krRlfBko11cQ7kNvwFsowM6&_nc_oc=Adl1WuoUJRKhkw6UNv8qCn-VJPkIoLqyTp6G858WaVNJzUfJdZsQ8inifEm4rLnWX2E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkW41iM6YJeIogDdtjsWpt7rLrmMGmFqwrDhfdMQFCgjw&oe=693C011C | 13/05/2025 | 34,72 | 25.535 | 813 | 98 | 35 | 74 | 1.020 | 399,00 | 23.928 | 662.515.264 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Rose Pruning | Rose Pruning | We want to do a hard pruning of shrub roses in late winter, which in Chicago is March. We prune roses back to 12 inches tall. However, if you missed that pruning window wait for your first round of flowers to come out and fade then put a round of fertilizer on the roses and cut the canes back. I wouldn’t cut them back to 12 inches this late in the season but I would take about a third or even half the length of each stem if you need to. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Roses #rosestagram #rosebush #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJZE0b5tMef/ | 2025/05/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497591356_18001621412784100_6816934143393272244_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=QhZ_vdcVcVgQ7kNvwE8-_aj&_nc_oc=AdlhJ8r_DYEe758A1Vucjze-5gRY8oSeiQcu0pP_ZONifPrhPjWpOje7t4y0-4thgyc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afn2yJYPgfp44m6ivo_MZnFKGcv-7VdZmkFSOHvztfRcvg&oe=693C0D0C | 12/05/2025 | 36,34 | 24.634 | 784 | 381 | 52 | 149 | 1.366 | 555,00 | 20.687 | 584.283.743 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Diversify Plants – Elm and Ash Trees – Boxwoods | Please Listen To This! | We need to learn our lessons from losing Elm trees and ash trees and now there are disease diseases and pest infecting boxwoods: we should not build landscapes that are heavily dependent on one plant. Diversify your plants! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJT7QbLtL33/ | 2025/05/11 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494330342_18000012869784100_5684076629759347052_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=9BK-4yNHcm0Q7kNvwEIkguD&_nc_oc=Adlwuz68GpdVBfU1J97tcCCAXS1fWNkDHHkyfwi-o1V-ZMdEPQCUH7cCiLNOoWpC_cI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afmc2ULt3pQBKMkYssPlpsOiaI1LxbkqvUEMRyJQL6rKww&oe=693C1AA2 | 11/05/2025 | 46,41 | 31.892 | 1.319 | 115 | 121 | 169 | 1.724 | 541,00 | 23.942 | 790.154.745 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Mulch – Dyes and Bags | Mulch Part 2: Dyes And Bags | Hardwood mulch that comes in bags has been dyed. University of Massachusetts says that these dies are not found to be toxic, but the quality of the wood in those bags could very well be. We don’t know the source of the wood and what contaminants may be in that wood. here is an article from the University of Massachusetts explaining: https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/landscape/fact-sheets/colored-bark-mulch #Mulch #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJeOazoON-e/ | 2025/05/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/496542131_18001095026784100_506802341609050724_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=nQ45_72OmYQQ7kNvwEWltV7&_nc_oc=AdkjfCahlOLWMnXlQia9bAuwVvektUQyhgIQ1JnMAyqQcAliejjvx11pwz_J4dXdxwM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflyCOeZIzNTTBxLARjSbZo9el_d3RILgi8lEQT7ieH3zQ&oe=693BED69 | 10/05/2025 | 77,81 | 60.375 | 1.956 | 327 | 76 | 504 | 2.863 | 474,00 | 28.449 | 1.716.017.583 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Organic Mulches | Mulch Part 1 | Organic mulches are great for suppressing weeds and helping retain soil, moisture and soil temperatures for your plants. Eventually, we want to put our plants in beds where they touch each other at full size so then we don’t have so much open space that requires mulch. In the meantime, I like shredded hardwood mulch. this organic material will break down and decompose and cycle nutrients back into your soil. Every few years you will need to top it up. You will need to figure out the square footage of your beds and you want your shredded hardwood mulch 3 inches deep. Go online and Google mulch calculator and figure out how many cubic yards of mulch you need. I order my mulch from a material and supply company. That’s where the landscapers go to yet large amounts of topsoil, compost mulch, etc. Stay tuned for tomorrow tomorrow’s video where we talk about dyed mulch and bagged mulch. #gardening #garden #mulch #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJbplrguQ6-/ | 2025/05/09 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497463646_18001621496784100_922046427009501337_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=vj1j_cAbz3oQ7kNvwGhFMQg&_nc_oc=AdkuVavggcaRviVHQeOqj71kIvdl7rvJluZcOG7UFEQXXQPXXyDpV6e0nxl75UQ6Dyw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmNzPdPa3XYEfq2hWT4bztcfIOovnDbo-R2zzofptKH9w&oe=693BFDDE | 09/05/2025 | 47,18 | 34.987 | 1.492 | 634 | 77 | 306 | 2.509 | 717,00 | 33.217 | 1.161.977.373 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Grass Seed Not Germinating? | Grass Seed Not Germinating? | Grass seed germination is determined by soil temperatures. Remember, we need that seed touching the soil before we germinate and we need that soil temperature to be above 50° for several weeks straight before the seed will open. I like to go to the website SoilTemperature.app to see what my soil temperatures are and what the average soil temperature has been over the last several weeks. Once things start warming up more consistently, we should see that grass seed starting to germinate. #lawn #lawncare #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJT7NPqtkVs/ | 2025/05/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/495434315_18000705140784100_1583015226004523512_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=AJnmS_nWXMYQ7kNvwH2P12F&_nc_oc=Adkqua0GMc7a5vSpO1edKmPo_hGgM4UwPyWnRA7kAxbWjAmWNUIhAlnDLS_dRaDnIe4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkvC1ZndSlJ0VgLiQlU61oIMHHx_HIQz5bRth5omjyCDg&oe=693C0249 | 08/05/2025 | 51,90 | 39.218 | 888 | 222 | 60 | 572 | 1.742 | 444,00 | 14.368 | 600.047.392 | May | 2.025 | ||
| No Mow May | No Mow May…Maybe | Letting your lawn grow for the month of May is only helping insects if your lawn has plants in it that go to flower and those plants are not invasive. #nomowmay #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJWgAqANd5z/ | 2025/05/07 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497134487_18001621436784100_8343395840428108819_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3NZxd5rYeS4Q7kNvwH70ShO&_nc_oc=AdmUL_SdTq8u5ElAgZp2D7Gwrvp71PWHLsHVQuLdQrRlUK9H5X_rTxQmTMNghbPwW9M&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmrzACvBnvLp0loknISDFu2ggasZMY8-Jmje1-P5XYPLQ&oe=693BF92E | 07/05/2025 | 62,67 | 48.184 | 1.770 | 160 | 126 | 336 | 2.392 | 496,00 | 27.798 | 1.376.547.723 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Increased Rabbit Population | So. Many. Rabbits. | Last year’s cicadas have led to an increase in the rabbit population. There are more rabbits than there are plants to eat, and the rabbits are chewing on anything they can possibly find. While the rabbit population will eventually come back to balance, for the rest of this year I will continue to keep my plants caged or fenced in. I am also trying Liquid Fence Rabbit and Deer repellent. Stay tuned for future videos where I will let you know if this product has been working for me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJT7Qk9tAl7/ | 2025/05/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/495954560_18000812345784100_7889548551625597568_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=yvhFEVcy1GwQ7kNvwHWc1yd&_nc_oc=AdkraOyfu8G-OQyD9if8zLGQz5swehrxt-PQv53wxr0gjb38qdytxlDWp2MXgu_Cu_8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflbzwkktJHEyYhvG7uPbXyF6NUZmZW3rtbrDV0qQmRVGQ&oe=693C0EAF | 06/05/2025 | 71,70 | 51.129 | 2.167 | 485 | 346 | 951 | 3.949 | 772,00 | 34.089 | 1.848.266.748 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Native Spring Ephemerals – Removing Buckthorn | Look At These Beauts! | A great way to brighten a shady wooded area is to add native spring ephemerals. In areas with dense buckthorn, these spring plants often don’t get to grow because the shade of buckthorn is so thick. So please remove all the buckthorn you have on your property and you might be amazed to find some beautiful free plants coming up! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Buckthorn #invasivespecies #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJRWZ6dNv86/ | 2025/05/05 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/493484116_3622323108073891_1403712401761134553_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=psejBUpSFzcQ7kNvwECio1T&_nc_oc=AdnFhTLpCq2h6kkm8QdxdVnzHPqfWmFQ18y9g4ApMnoigs04pMDOl2CW45a5Cj3wxgk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmmQfnVyq1pwcDzCv-qDt8U5jw2N1JULZlRWrLuJqmMvw&oe=693BFB7B | 05/05/2025 | 32,12 | 23.087 | 798 | 44 | 23 | 41 | 906 | 392,00 | 22.065 | 565.684.721 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Acclimating When Planting Annuals | Do NOT Miss This Step With Annuals! | We need to gradually acclimate our plants to outdoor sunlight and wind. We want to do that gradually over two weeks. And don’t put your plants in direct hot afternoon sun right away. Start by putting your plants in a shady or morning sun location for one hour per day, the next day 2 hours, then 3 hours until you can leave them out all day. Continue to check your forecast to make sure you’re not going to have any days below 50 if so, don’t put your plants outside that day. These are warm season annuals that don’t like cool temperatures. Also keep your plants in a sheltered location that is not very windy for the first few days. Make sure each day to check your plants and see that they are not drooping or wilting or looking unhappy by being in the sun. If your plants do look stressed out, dial back the exposure to direct sun and wind. Once your forecast looks like you are frost, free in the future and day time temperatures are consistently above 50, you can go ahead and put your plants in the ground / raised bed. #Dahlias #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJRWZHbtbf4/ | 2025/05/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/495432102_18000703787784100_1915687621201269319_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=rY_IVuooYxgQ7kNvwFb3CFs&_nc_oc=Adk56mVgvJIkeeVtFLP3iaCNEFkNlxQfecHNxHnL1X5_VKpDYllunOp3pTUTtOrCzvM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflhylseFFenKIj5li1NncRqNnHKYg1tIwMtz_8gnvavfw&oe=693C0496 | 05/05/2025 | 30,45 | 22.634 | 713 | 124 | 28 | 64 | 929 | 41,00 | 26.927 | 675.889.633 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Client Garden Tour | I Want This Backyard | Here is a beautiful client garden tour! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJOqxT1NWGS/ | 2025/05/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494403141_18000008825784100_5927549896813855391_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=uqGcHxs_7vAQ7kNvwFh_P5A&_nc_oc=AdmLrq2IvNXxW8enUYwZIApblB9cdMx4pZDz5etkawo5UNDeae5lWPuEOzNpNyluGyg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkYNmtq05zfKKWT4602LO2Qczxr_hgzMzsf1IH4NEJ4JQ&oe=693BF9E7 | 04/05/2025 | 67,00 | 48.468 | 2.865 | 415 | 85 | 394 | 3.759 | 776,00 | 27.888 | 1.383.402.440 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Layered Landscaping In Front Of Your House | Landscaping In Front Of Your House | In order to achieve that nice layered landscape look we need the beds in front of your house to be a minimum of 6 feet and preferably 8 feet deep. This allows for layering of multiple shrubs and perennials. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #landscape #landscapedesign #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJMF-bgtidT/ | 2025/05/03 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494372254_18000008726784100_3810348368020063349_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Kt6ZPn5QeKwQ7kNvwEI6rip&_nc_oc=Adk_EUqTdZNl8sJl32gMFcDpkJ3lUSyFRhba_uoBd-fq5F_4faKW8_i7eg4odzmSdbs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnP0tl945UJ7EL89Qns3ESFyLxMiZJMYL0YI898PclqAQ&oe=693BFFD3 | 03/05/2025 | 202,81 | 165.293 | 3.210 | 1.738 | 70 | 1.027 | 6.045 | 366,00 | 23.672 | 4.008.756.526 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Native Spring Ephemerals – Virginia Bluebells or Mertensia Virginica | Like Spring Ephemerals? | Daffodils are beautiful spring ephemerals that are not native to North America. An Ephemeral is a plant that blooms in spring and then dies back completely underground by mid-summer. Virginia bluebells, Mertensia virginica, are a spring ephemeral that blooms at the same time and is native too much of central North America and all the way east to the coast. They prefer partial Sun and shady locations that are medium moisture. Native bees, butterflies and moths will visit this plant for nectar and pollen and in some regions, there are native caterpillars that will live off this plant. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #nativeplants | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJJoFtqNluL/ | 2025/05/02 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494180263_18000008057784100_6121708404219508625_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mv_derdFb_cQ7kNvwHtYV2j&_nc_oc=Adlb9aHFka7eMhcrWkP3hVKtiCg63dna3UvIzjX2AOQiFp-fA5ujedbzguwkYvQyKAo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afmo3KhYAhG31sLfVFeCgmTVrYNEJnImfAIVaEjfiCaJ2w&oe=693C1D19 | 02/05/2025 | 49,06 | 34.914 | 2.337 | 637 | 115 | 359 | 3.448 | 988,00 | 30.410 | 1.125.692.559 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Beneficial Insects – Mitigating Aphids – Green Lace Wings and Ladybugs | Don’t Throw These Away! | Did you know that so many pests in the garden can be controlled by beneficial insects? Insects are often food for other insects. Aphids are the most common garden pest and they are eaten by green lace wings and ladybugs among others. Aphids are also parasites by some types of wasps. So we want to encourage habitat for beneficial insects so that they’ll live in our garden and help keep the pest in check so I don’t have to spray chemicals . I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #insects #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJHDP1sOBEc/ | 2025/05/01 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491443306_18000006842784100_8213774016270442029_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=krZzXH_86YEQ7kNvwFyPaTI&_nc_oc=Adl6Zpnqj_fYnooEvZuWQMokjpzRFoSdawEiR5BBmkYcwIUeN3VmDKxTYUf3XChbdYY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnSfwQRd39HEsXHRFaZ4eL5qV-kVhIrwsbVt0bEBxAD5A&oe=693C15FC | 01/05/2025 | 157,59 | 128.591 | 4.190 | 717 | 158 | 1.561 | 6.626 | 515,00 | 18.466 | 2.465.975.820 | May | 2.025 | ||
| Raised Bed – New Soil | Do This To Your Raised Beds Every Spring | Overtime soil settles as plants pull nutrients out of the soil. Raised bed soil will settle even more because there is a lot of organic matter in that very light and fluffy soil. As the organic matter decomposes it settles. So every year in early spring, I removed my mulch layer and top up my beds with new raised bed soil. I don’t remove the soil that’s in there. I just keep topping up new soil every spring. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #raisedbeds #raisedbedgarden #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJEedQJu-H7/ | 2025/04/30 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494532444_18000006641784100_16355375309893620_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FxYSgyvjHZYQ7kNvwHSMX9B&_nc_oc=AdnrICLVGPMTKcmCJcurPZ8brWrAg3ggx7C8X4ceiJfVfP8GzH69JbiCIjNcEqFcWjg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmcYSKrnGiyIK8z67fXyYWtUSP-bvk1hKQgN3T4HYQwnA&oe=693C18C4 | 30/04/2025 | 45,35 | 30.969 | 964 | 132 | 54 | 98 | 1.248 | 403,00 | 20.041 | 670.659.520 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Perennial Beds Missing Rounded or Mounding Shape Plants | Are Your Perennial Beds Missing This? | Most perennial beds are missing, rounded or mounding shape plants. These plants give your bed structure throughout the season and then the flowering vertical plants like cone flowers, hyssop, black-eyed Susans, asters, flower for a few weeks and then die back. The easiest mounting shapes to add to your beds is a well behaved bunching grass like little blue stem or prairie, dropseed or side oats, grama. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil #nativeplants | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIoC0rwOsK3/ | 2025/04/29 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491440562_17998361729784100_1356424009278493906_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3LlFnIiDHewQ7kNvwH9IgNS&_nc_oc=AdlC18gSdLOLIoVIGN2T-02Z1kpEt5Hf_4TCHRL5n6JLhMFa8vsioUXqsUQ4NyFcx34&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnDz_BLU-UVyDxqse2Opc1rJ5J6fMstJPX6Ki6mKNjc2g&oe=693C16A3 | 29/04/2025 | 61,44 | 43.160 | 1.298 | 734 | 65 | 138 | 2.235 | 518,00 | 28.145 | 1.305.656.860 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Small Shrub Layer in Perennial Beds | Do You Need A Small Shrub Layer? | And a lot of perennial beds I see a 3 to 4 foot high row of Evergreen strips and then a lot of ground level perennials. A lot of these beds in front of houses are 20 or 30 feet wide and at least 6 feet deep. We need to add a low shrub layer with the exact same shrub in front of the evergreens to create another layer. Small native shrubs that I like are: – Sweetspire ‘Little Henry’ cultivar where only size was changed – Aronia ‘Lowscape Mound’ cultivar where only size was changed. Will sucker. – Shrubby St. John’s Wort. Bee Magnet and deer and rabbit resistant! Full and partial sun. Fantastic plant. – New Jersey Tea but the rabbits love this plant too I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #landscape #landscapedesign #nativeplants #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIquiI9uk8n/ | 2025/04/28 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491442195_17998364576784100_1555963998971744708_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bcJntuyrzqUQ7kNvwEZghQo&_nc_oc=AdnPILBcXHH5Zzc8kCXHpcWtJvN7TW3trCaCKTUd0XEpklM_IyRucP7OqZFsLCnkhh4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflmwhUMpfbUM_rAEbcIcQ1VljGP9LCA0sfgBMVVsqA4Ug&oe=693BEE52 | 28/04/2025 | 57,44 | 40.946 | 1.371 | 790 | 38 | 147 | 2.346 | 573,00 | 33.705 | 1.422.382.037 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Species in Some Areas – Rose of Sharon | MUST Do This To Rose of Sharon | There are now sterile varieties of rose of Sharon plants, which won’t spread seeds. Rose of Sharon is an aggressive spreader and in some states it is considered invasive. Please do some Google searching and see if it’s invasive in your area and remove it if it is. You can replace it with a sterile variety. If nothing else, when the seeds get created after blooming, cut all the stems back so those seeds don’t develop and drop to the ground and cause more spreading! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #roseofsharon #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIyc7WOu2HA/ | 2025/04/28 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490367242_17998791365784100_3902453772796312979_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=HxIFadeBCIIQ7kNvwFF4QxK&_nc_oc=Adls_-P6lnfTrOPv6bwM3KOKjQ8DxJcKKmkrYiSzaJtRyJEyaYBfLqdMgbM3Fpmws60&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afl91-xsjXWuKZ4utInSWqbnE6VYuxNTCMwlruOSwVve0Q&oe=693BFAD1 | 28/04/2025 | 26,50 | 19.939 | 522 | 92 | 31 | 78 | 723 | 363,00 | 25.834 | 528.778.675 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Species – Bradford Pear Removal by Kevin | Hall of Fame Alert! | Be like Kevin! #bradfordpear #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI8-QxXutNr/ | 2025/04/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/491428243_1345868619963848_6221015023524533213_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mwZU0DyR6W4Q7kNvwFYi5Nk&_nc_oc=AdnkH4lpXLCHDHPZujuLywYJlWd81nCCdYZYfVzdcjQPKZoacgkEmSwuEXcHO7sHXeI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk1uCTfeNpMQ2cc4kDIUaGMxs_QccGDrTY_t4fnpapUZA&oe=693C11E3 | 27/04/2025 | 81,28 | 58.309 | 1.632 | 51 | 137 | 82 | 1.902 | 326,00 | 19.672 | 1.209.627.292 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Young Trees With Cicada Damage | Young Trees With Cicada Damage | Use your best judgment when pruning young trees that have cicada damage. Superficial wounds to the bark that look like they’ve closed over you should leave. Any major damage and wounds that have not healed over should be pruned away. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Cicadas #pruning #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI3miYINtBE/ | 2025/04/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491437169_17999571566784100_7745592844805928831_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=A6CYhWRGI9wQ7kNvwHkcPGJ&_nc_oc=Adl3d_uWjJkSuAYmiHQDXE6lMYNYTAOErzeUCEAM_CQJjdRF5JQOgUqnSTSbMZfBRqI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkyEDUvp26KZneLNpdQ91lYVwqUT08O13vVuLCFegFlFA&oe=693BF5C3 | 27/04/2025 | 28,00 | 21.673 | 461 | 82 | 28 | 56 | 627 | 289,00 | 21.042 | 489.800.863 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Species – Bradford Pear | Invasive Pear Tree! | Ornamental Pear trees like Bradford pear, Cleveland, pear, Chanticleer Pear and others, are highly invasive in several states have banned the sale and production of this tree. This tree spreads very aggressively and chokes out other native plants that should be growing in naturalized wild areas. Native insects cannot live off this tree. And it is very difficult to get rid of this tree without an herbicide. The thorns on the side of the trunks make it difficult for equipment to try to drive over and eliminate the trees. When somebody finally gets around to removing these, it’s going to be very costly. Consider replacing these pear trees with a Redbud, Serviceberry, Flowering Dogwood or American Plum. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI6LRvHtkFG/ | 2025/04/26 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491441619_17999576414784100_2028101362522542701_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=YtuE848j5VsQ7kNvwF8QqZ-&_nc_oc=AdlEAFjRiE1MddkeqPCA3K2uJMg7bUp6ohyfEHfHDv3NZytObt-7szb3FWpShGsR3wM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnTE8q6E8CKPMs5KMPVEY0b88O9NAuFU8Ig85_SRB9CFg&oe=693C1D26 | 26/04/2025 | 80,55 | 59.548 | 1.908 | 294 | 275 | 718 | 3.195 | 537,00 | 24.904 | 1.664.050.291 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Azaleas and Rhododendron Tips | Azalea Tips! Rhododendrons Too | Azalea’s and Rhododendron’s love acidic soil with lots of organic matter. You can add organic matter by mulching with compost 3 inches deep around the base of your plant. Water will drag the decomposing compost down into the root zone and cycle nutrients and organic matter into your soil. This will also lower the pH slowly over time, which will help your azaleas thrive. If you live in the Midwest and have very neutral or basic soil, you can also fertilize your azaleas and rhododendrons with food for acid loving plants that you can find in the fertilizer section of your garden center. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #azaleas #pruning #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI3me8BNL6a/ | 2025/04/25 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491438132_17999573258784100_4234322996047637155_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=wwskwn5Dj30Q7kNvwG8C0dQ&_nc_oc=AdnAsCT457VIWGqwlUOH0yfydETU2YlggZ1nNTxieXaudP0L-I554RI3QjZBiuNagxA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflgfhDk3TfU1BOhTrl06d9BWDNxoYy6QlENouIYkap3jQ&oe=693BFC2E | 25/04/2025 | 45,02 | 31.207 | 1.006 | 459 | 46 | 309 | 1.820 | 583,00 | 23.422 | 805.696.039 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Cool Season Lawn Seeding Tips | Cool Season Lawn Seeding Tips! | In Chicago, I live in a cool climate so I am sowing cool season lawn seed in April. Mr. Powers Plants raked up the dead patch of lawn and exposed to the soil beneath, I then loosened that soil with a rake, spread the seed according to package instructions, added starter fertilizer, raked it all together and added barely a quarter of an inch of topsoil. Pressed it all together to make sure to get good seed to soil contact and lightly watered. I will continue to keep the seed bed moist for the next three weeks. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Lawn #lawncare #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI1BqlWtjmM/ | 2025/04/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491443230_17999505317784100_3510925555956346567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3U-cGeroXzMQ7kNvwHG6QgK&_nc_oc=AdlJIbIqPtMWbJlCg2BW-wMiFZcf246fe6bHASUtD1oLYfUE90nMHxINd5fmmYBWHWs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflHibodA8rv8fDPD0CBia8UoKyvIVmC8zSfs_f6zfmxsg&oe=693C13FF | 24/04/2025 | 129,37 | 103.241 | 2.722 | 1.676 | 195 | 2.535 | 7.128 | 69,00 | 40.244 | 4.252.295.748 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Peas | Want To Grow Peas? | Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Sweet Pea flowers and other garden peas love cool spring temperatures. They are frost tolerant. They prefer full sun and moist well drained soil. They can be sown as soon as your soil is workable in early spring. Many people say that when the Forsythia is in bloom, that is a good indication that it’s time to sow your peas. it’s a great idea to succession plant warm season annuals like tomatoes next to your peas once the threat of frost has passed. This is the stage when the tomatoes will get started, and the peas will start slowing down. By the time the peas start to brown in the heat of late May you will be able to use the same trellis to tie your tomatoes too. And don’t forget to sow your peas in that location again in late July, and by the time the tomatoes start to fade with the frost, the peas will be going! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #peas #sweetpeas #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIyc345uqm2/ | 2025/04/23 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491546204_17999331821784100_8735304666052856311_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1wpdSdFp_bsQ7kNvwGqvm1U&_nc_oc=AdmAabN6sjHHw0K5dVWkI6eRSNIUhJPGv3L2LwoZwWs-_ElyIVAU74a9vqn1F77zkEo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk1wofeTpz14Fep9dWa71X9nWQLhn5bNwaeKyrX-fRUrw&oe=693BEF68 | 23/04/2025 | 21,59 | 16.372 | 702 | 233 | 30 | 164 | 1.129 | 69,00 | 19.134 | 339.019.531 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Expanding Beds Where Lawn Refuses to Grow | Stop Fighting With Your Lawn | I think it’s important to make your life easier whenever possible so stop fighting with the areas of your lawn where the grass just doesn’t want to grow. Expand your beds or build some new beds around the area areas of your lawn that are not growing successfully. I always like to add beds, long driveways and sidewalks because the concrete and hard scape heat up the soil so much makes it very difficult to grow lawn. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Landscape #landscapedesign #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIqnnB4tCIR/ | 2025/04/22 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491437127_17998381679784100_7228831619136260994_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FPeNaspLakcQ7kNvwExSvDI&_nc_oc=Adnzt4p9noFeC-PUfmKlKJklNTUgCBRBJcOzIxQ4aS6t0SR09BU4b7E6Woe7yY-o8YU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkYs5mXQ2cLC8J1Ay_qCYK3ekgr8YMoZNsqGeGPCffbjQ&oe=693C14E0 | 22/04/2025 | 59,40 | 41.156 | 1.270 | 274 | 76 | 217 | 1.837 | 446,00 | 28.423 | 1.280.495.265 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Onions | Want To Grow Onions? | Planting onion sets in the spring is so easy! Onions love cool spring temperatures so you can plant them as soon as your soil is workable in early spring. We plant each set 4 inches apart and leave the pointy part showing above the soil. Once the green stems are 12 inches tall, you can start to selectively and harvest this scallions and use them in your cooking. If you want to grow a bulb large enough for cooking, you’ll need to wait until the greens start to wither at the neck where the onion meets the stem. Then leave the onion in the sun for a few days so the outer skin cures, which will help the bulb store longer. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #onions #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIlk80rO_OQ/ | 2025/04/21 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491446448_17998790447784100_7638373383986381981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=0bClfE59K2EQ7kNvwGzv8Ra&_nc_oc=AdmCMLJVImu0OVeYXZroTNNp-mX87OGWq1Bn44IU6kwQBdAEPX4lK_VKFwOQZUOKZ44&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afmrb__xuaL1fktS-gRMtSrZs0GAWgCiHfjvxRK3LTlNeg&oe=693BF4C0 | 21/04/2025 | 16,12 | 12.726 | 409 | 148 | 18 | 86 | 661 | 519,00 | 19.272 | 254.650.705 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Dahlias & Warm Season Annuals | Do This Now To Grow Dahlias & Warm Season Annuals | Not sure what to do with warm season annuals in April? These plants cannot tolerate a frost and they don’t like cool spring temperature so you can’t put them out before Mother’s Day. But what you can do is pot them up in potting mix, and put them in a sunny window, or under a grow light, and let them get their roots and stems started. That’s how you can give them a head start before your last frost date. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #dahlias #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIqukg2Nwy8/ | 2025/04/20 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491443161_17999012636784100_8209385753234053192_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=2sJx2lBa4SoQ7kNvwEoi7_a&_nc_oc=Adlokxi4JtCHh08HRCq7qhVHNQSEGvFwAr4v-YNL6DqRPlyyrWnn3FxoQLaSJiCI2qc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmJoVmbmPWXSOQG3mpLovhKmOgQ2CjKU6Cu8jbT_dWXmg&oe=693C0FCD | 20/04/2025 | 29,75 | 22.539 | 909 | 243 | 64 | 103 | 1.319 | 585,00 | 23.945 | 573.426.457 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Happy Easter From Powers Plants | Happy Easter From Powers Plants | Hoping you all have a wonderful Easter weekend! 🌹🪻🌸🌷 #easter #flowers #garden #gardening #gardenlife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIomzzJO-hX/ | 2025/04/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/491430174_1204125234693222_3963853024757366813_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=vukNlDIEAk4Q7kNvwHswZvT&_nc_oc=AdlTEd-3YuJu3WxLjxzZ3bHGR8zJzFf69HSYrPQASmDslYa0KDZFLxhwQ2Wv8QXKQnk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnJmHRIwmzSIsoVcEBhLj9k5U0FxrbjAsedlaS9g37UOw&oe=693C1CCF | 19/04/2025 | 12,11 | 9.845 | 215 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 241 | 245,00 | 4.563 | 48.346.396 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Getting The Best Deal At The Garden Center | Get The Best Deal At The Garden Center! | Be sure to check larger annual containers to see how many individual plants are growing. You can separate those individual plants in your garden so often times it is cheaper per plant to buy a larger container. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #containergardening #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIoJtpROFjG/ | 2025/04/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491440255_17998900436784100_6859083712785630079_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=W3aYViU6tHoQ7kNvwEPVCt7&_nc_oc=AdnjzfVL0esU4ekEcQ3gJVvQERvVkGahhpzero-iXjXLSfil05gE_4uiq_zefqKK-CM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmoEW8i0IE8esGfZSpVjmeTTohPtVVDmPX4DWz_spFxkA&oe=693BF479 | 19/04/2025 | 63,76 | 42.656 | 2.267 | 152 | 124 | 189 | 2.732 | 64,00 | 29.347 | 1.394.139.451 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Ninebark Pruning | Ninebark Pruning | Ninebark is a beautiful shrub native to much of central and eastern North America. It should be pruned after the flowers come out, but you can remove thick overgrown, stems in late March early April. Here in Chicago, the buds are starting to come out in mid April, so we wanna wait for the leaves to open in the flowers, then prune out your old wood stems. You also can completely rejuvenate every stem to the ground on a nine bark. It will take three years before it fully blooms again. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #ninebark #nativeplants #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIjAH6EvGPw/ | 2025/04/17 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490106144_17998358318784100_7407833924026955854_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Q1OOMz9xWy0Q7kNvwHgnW-7&_nc_oc=AdmZoI5-aRRMInuOGJj6omov0l-XGHypkpPZfjaR1eaAmUido3Ruh8LrFcajKtLj5p4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afk2G69UEV2-o8b117Y7ZYSEWWAfUvj6PahIdjvKRMoJ4Q&oe=693C0881 | 17/04/2025 | 17,30 | 13.888 | 445 | 179 | 35 | 48 | 707 | 509,00 | 23.335 | 333.293.843 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Rose of Sharon Pruning | Rose of Sharon Pruning | Rose of Sharon is an invasive shrub in several states in the United States. Please google whether or not this plant is native where you live and if you have one, please remove it. If it’s not invasive near you, and you need to prune it, you can prune it in late winter early spring (late March early April) and as long as it’s more than three years old in that location in the ground, cut as much off of it as you want. It blooms in the summer, so there are no flower buds sitting on the stems right now. The flower buds will not be formed until this year. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIWIKYdtc1O/ | 2025/04/16 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490081007_17998033028784100_4524411868703367019_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1JoDM1NdFC0Q7kNvwEE36lZ&_nc_oc=AdlBIAjbvqDV63CutAxYIN3fvwtUtcBKR6dTRiGjySvRWV5Q6HIk0ASavfvTJQMFAY0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflG1DdV27-pr3YZe7Mlsdy06qDvltubh3CpgMJeNW0bjw&oe=693C1423 | 16/04/2025 | 26,86 | 19.458 | 652 | 187 | 56 | 125 | 1.020 | 524,00 | 21.021 | 421.013.324 | April | 2.025 | ||
| What Kind of Hydrangea Do You Have? | What Kind of Hydrangea Do You Have? | You need to know what type of hydrangea you have so that you know when to prune it! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #hydrangea #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DId2iyWvjbi/ | 2025/04/15 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491498489_17998356011784100_6678943106130632957_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Jno2HBdTnAwQ7kNvwGnD6GC&_nc_oc=AdngCEQRF61OmIWr4QGJ6MTsKE3t32mhqGwuLTnN5T3vutIWuc9gdf0tCIznknwqd0Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmPBRdt5I7jPv3nBhRh_ZI9LuNRw0f7B3xBwmDUtLVztA&oe=693C13C4 | 15/04/2025 | 52,56 | 40.168 | 1.453 | 1.252 | 127 | 627 | 3.459 | 861,00 | 26.249 | 1.112.838.146 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Climbing Hydrangeas | Pruning Climbing Hydrangeas | Climbing hydrangeas bloom on old wood, which means the flower buds get set in the summer the year before they bloom. Ideally, you’re going to give this plant a lot of space and not have to prune it if you must prune it do so as soon as the flowers open. These plants get 40 feet tall and wide and can be very heavy so make sure you give them enough space and a very sturdy structure for them to grow along. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Hydrangea #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIbRvWePSII/ | 2025/04/14 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489930793_17998355366784100_615849719391615966_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=DuyvE7RX20UQ7kNvwHiZk–&_nc_oc=AdnSfVzyKBuJCD9bRr3iFPLPzNE_dlfZO_5LXN4YpbSNconwBDRLm_Zq5H1BXrb4iK4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afl9b-fWMVul3ytTZzUHE-m6iQUaGSoNOZyCeJFdE2qS9A&oe=693C1A3B | 14/04/2025 | 22,84 | 16.752 | 495 | 133 | 31 | 87 | 746 | 445,00 | 17.420 | 330.211.887 | April | 2.025 | ||
| What to Know About Annuals Before Going to The Garden Center | Must Watch Before Going To Garden Center! | There are cool season annuals and there are warm season or tender annuals. Cool season annuals can tolerate frost. They need to be covered during a freeze. They thrive in temperatures around 50 and 60°. Warm season annuals love the heat around 80° and higher. They cannot tolerate a frost and if they’re outside during a freeze, the whole plant may even die, even if they are covered. At the garden center right now they have both plants available so be sure to read the tag or do a quick search and find out whether or not the plant you want to buy can handle April temperatures. There will be a frost still in Chicago anyway until the middle of May. The cool season annuals that I have in my container this year are pussy willow stems, snapdragons, ranunculus and pansies. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIWBSCCOO3y/ | 2025/04/13 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489366388_17998139594784100_2882784119962223088_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=mGqa4LOigAYQ7kNvwE_kP1P&_nc_oc=AdnTBncUVoRY33y_KuOE7_xMR0S9n0_pa8x3HqDs9_r8snBHsUgHgdyfOIcLeY7-jhE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AflVPL-heTeypJySooPLfY6kMD9ISHXS70snDAj56dWBJg&oe=693C17AE | 13/04/2025 | 45,38 | 31.769 | 1.493 | 207 | 51 | 74 | 1.825 | 574,00 | 34.448 | 1.185.773.067 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Not Pruning Big Leaf Hydrangeas – Endless Summer and Mountain Hydrangeas – Tuff Stuff | Don’t Prune These Hydrangeas | Big leaf hydrangeas, like endless summer, and mountain hydrangeas, like Tuff Stuff, should not be pruned. There are flower buds on the woody stems that have to survive the winter. They often don’t in the Midwest. Plant these in a location where they can grow to their full size and not require pruning. When the flowers come out and the leaves come out, you can go in and take out any dead stems and remove them completely. there is very neutral or even basic pH soil here in the Midwest. These types of hydrangeas want more acidic soil. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #hydrangea #hydrangeas #pruning #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIWINcku_p2/ | 2025/04/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489408441_17998141577784100_4953686315786888972_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=aGgz-0xMKO8Q7kNvwF16xI0&_nc_oc=AdnCL16HGYmXRPRHdJu98mdu7CHdI1t60vGAxUt37_5is9q2LV3Lq7TEIVBlS3vk4ug&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmDKMgZ6YPYpKrqteWYG4zGDapiNFAwgPVlgQxXa0DsJg&oe=693BF453 | 12/04/2025 | 458,32 | 384.283 | 3.854 | 1.887 | 183 | 2.370 | 8.294 | 216,00 | 25.748 | 9.837.095.014 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Spring Planting | YES You Can Plant Now! | As long as your soil is workable, you can go ahead and plant in April. You can divide and transplant as well. I checked the soil temperature today and it was 41°F and that’s after three days of a freeze and lots of frosty nights. I just had a client last week who had an entire hedge of native shrubs installed in several trees. Hardy perennials can tolerate frost and overnight freezes. They can survive all winter so one night of cold is not going to bother them. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #spring #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITjXxqtEd5/ | 2025/04/11 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490116976_17998032137784100_8998129201281575126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=eTIjP6Wgku0Q7kNvwEUGPpZ&_nc_oc=Adk19yLzhU2FplH4NkIwR93iH89ukFGGN-GW2lrdWXZDq1hF60ebDOwY2a0l8AFqNDw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkkePHNyRUYSzzl-MHvQaSN3SJF-Dpr_2c8Gz-vXqcAKQ&oe=693C237E | 11/04/2025 | 31,53 | 23.676 | 1.613 | 163 | 129 | 175 | 2.080 | 879,00 | 27.992 | 676.748.297 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Climbing Roses | Pruning Climbing Roses | Late winter/early spring is when you want to prune your climbing roses. Climbing roses don’t actually climb. You have to tie them up to a structure like a trellis. We prune out anything that is dead disease or damaged. I like to prune away anything that’s growing away from the trellis on the bottom 4 feet of the plant. Remove any thin stems that will not produce a bloom and any cuts should be made above an outward facing bud. We want 4 to 6 main canes coming out of the base and we want to tie them on an angle away from each other so there’s good airflow through the middle. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #roses #pruning #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIRIV1gOlap/ | 2025/04/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490042749_17997983213784100_4405200647556040684_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=7gme51MZY2cQ7kNvwGuKMMO&_nc_oc=AdlK1Fwk1bUTYZ-88jfiPZRIKRnKR_BM4mEbUFgbSs7BWjs7uN_jHIw4L4fRMFDlBc8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm8sbVxxkdBCq8gc7Jfh4xkNVaDrE2wcnAzoOuSJxUbUw&oe=693C05B2 | 10/04/2025 | 32,78 | 24.619 | 1.095 | 733 | 130 | 359 | 2.317 | 941,00 | 28.539 | 749.149.639 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Japanese Maples | Pruning Japanese Maples | Pruning Japanese maples should be done in late winter before the leaf buds start to open. You can also prune Japanese maples after the leaves have fully opened in late spring early summer. A big thank you to Joseph at Thomas and Son’s Tree Care in Portland, Oregon for marking up my pictures and educating me on how to prune my blood good Japanese maple. Make sure whenever you are pruning a Japanese maple, not to remove any more than 25 to 30% of the live wood of the tree per year. It is a good idea in the spring, before the leaves have opened, for you to have a look at the structure of your tree. Make decisions about which stems you want to cut, and use some string or yarn to make ties on the stems that you want to remove after the leaves have opened. Start by stepping back and having a look at the tree’s, natural structure, and decide which main lines you want to keep long-term. Then remove damaged, diseased, crossing or wounded stems. Remember when removing the dead stems that they don’t count towards your 25% calculation since that wood is not live. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #japanesemaple #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIOS7QpvfaP/ | 2025/04/09 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489087154_17997812297784100_1359159307784495458_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=KAbLe4NbersQ7kNvwGii_AO&_nc_oc=AdmhkVQnmbTBGZMwoRupfMKXXyNLwrwvh82SLtdEJMFjX3D4H7iYEcKdx-W-snKh2vY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmoPc7Zsm7xfNQgMytcQaoiSXqgfmyJiGKXn9Lx3EqAOw&oe=693C0023 | 09/04/2025 | 57,66 | 42.067 | 1.676 | 1.337 | 164 | 680 | 3.857 | 917,00 | 45.670 | 2.054.059.660 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Rejuvenation Pruning Forsythias | Fully Rejuvenate Your Forsythia | Forsythia benefit from rejuvenation pruning. The younger thinner stems produce the most flowers and resist disease and pests, so cut the thickest oldest stems down to the base. If your shrub is overgrown, you can completely cut the entire plant down to the ground and the root system will regrow. It probably won’t bloom for several years, but it will be healthy and beautiful. Forsythia is not native to North America, so it would be even better if you replaced this plant with native vernal, witch hazel or even spice bush for that very early spring bloom. Check those plants out and see if they’re native near you! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DILuJohtAg_/ | 2025/04/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489967631_17997707684784100_995485941290603672_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=bEQGT1-sdoYQ7kNvwE85DNQ&_nc_oc=AdnYXlh2D9Xc3z9F5ZDblclrU9dX-lG6If6TE0SV9xluv70wlM_JJg7gOvPkxT_WcNc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm_aOJhKhMUaF-tw0IGMPnHkDtSMa-oaqqCFqdABvII6Q&oe=693C098A | 08/04/2025 | 61,83 | 49.244 | 1.823 | 757 | 99 | 672 | 3.351 | 68,00 | 25.896 | 1.289.724.756 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Overnight Freeze | Freeze Tonight! | When temperatures overnight in the spring are 28°F and lower that is considered a freeze. I will cover and deeply water, my cool season annuals like snapdragons, pansies and ranunculus. You can also cover your cool season vegetables if you want to. Definitely deeply water all of them. Use a very light material like a frost cloth or a bedsheet and secure it so the wind doesn’t blow it off overnight. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #arlingtonheightsil #chicago #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIJtOEWu4Dp/ | 2025/04/07 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488471700_17997634883784100_6073294023390004367_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=taZ-Pe45GxkQ7kNvwEJAKEv&_nc_oc=AdmtflJcA1BKCQaiGENKElHFF3nu-rQ7Hbo2WM9RAWZOGgFZUqdwK4Qcb_ghzOGKWss&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnjcAgyKupDxw44TJEDWvAv7lzgRLzVov2oKNyTZZoIGA&oe=693C1CE5 | 07/04/2025 | 35,47 | 25.921 | 1.141 | 150 | 83 | 142 | 1.516 | 585,00 | 28.598 | 793.590.736 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Cutting Off Water Sprouts | Must Cut Off Water Sprouts | If you have a lot of vigorous vertical stems growing on your tree limbs or growing out from your roots, you need to cut them back as soon as possible. It’s best to cut them back as soon as you see them growing. They are a sign that your tree is under stress, and there is no way of stopping them from growing. late winter early spring is the best time to do this on your trees. Except for oak trees and birch trees we do not do at this time of year. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIJJU_TN1gC/ | 2025/04/07 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/489422129_17997580535784100_667247019166360084_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=d9uKmpoBj4gQ7kNvwHu4mcb&_nc_oc=AdnZKXB3McZlVPfWdj9OOLaPdKJmh7FvjV0oCr05ZGk2ntqhs1WW5chMmGLEBan2dog&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnOuK2y-SoZTnd9tX4FIZKnUM3P7_oLuLKLHFwPDNmaZw&oe=693C2396 | 07/04/2025 | 139,28 | 112.818 | 2.271 | 634 | 111 | 662 | 3.678 | 326,00 | 23.610 | 2.685.788.591 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Skit – Every Gardener This Weekend | POV: Every Gardener This Weekend | #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHE8MWuDfs/ | 2025/04/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488445361_17997530366784100_4696799339668518283_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CJ5kwc-EwckQ7kNvwHkzxA4&_nc_oc=AdnEWBFyK3uL29YDS16a7aJ6a0YKQ2qq8Hf2U159oKxVWxAhNfwDwUr6zkpCxgq1rWI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afnq6EUqFYN2YhdSGVYSOXAP-ea8BNvl7RDrM5cxUpNEhA&oe=693C192F | 06/04/2025 | 211,22 | 132.836 | 7.553 | 201 | 242 | 2.322 | 10.318 | 777,00 | 5.904 | 853.039.744 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Hydrangea Tree Pruning | Hydrangea Tree Pruning | If you haven’t already, you should go back and check out the video. I posted last week called hydrangea pruning tips. I have pinned it to the top of my page. Those basic pruning principles apply to pruning a hydrangea tree as well however, you just don’t ever cut back into that single trunk. Remove thin, stems that are thinner than your pinky finger. If you see any crossing branches, damaged branches, or branches with a wound on them, remove those all the way back to where they originate. Then on the nice thick vertical stems that are left over, don’t take very much length off and make a sharp angled cut just above a bud. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning #hydrangea #arlingtonheightsil #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIG1nJyuQR1/ | 2025/04/06 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488826049_17997516593784100_5776105937946296303_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=NmoEVy4SmYMQ7kNvwE5tDRd&_nc_oc=Admc_TXBMAjODd8-ui0PvPbgE3d1_fUlc_hgcjhrTDrpHG3IxG-AhqLfNWtbA5N9v-8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmzleknFoimq4hiySaB1xYrPlYPjb2OL7peeLL1opLMxQ&oe=693C0D73 | 06/04/2025 | 38,41 | 29.334 | 1.014 | 556 | 50 | 297 | 1.917 | 654,00 | 31.691 | 1.000.462.529 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Native Shrub – Red Osier Dogwood or Red Twig Dogwood – Rejuvenation Pruning | Must Do This To Your Red Twig Dogwood | Red Osier Dogwood, or Red Twig Dogwood, is a great shrub that is native throughout almost all of North America, except for the south east quadrant. We want to do rejuvenation pruning in late winter early spring before the leaves come out. We reduce back to the base, any older, thicker stem, or wounded or diseased stems at this time. We do not cut the younger thinner stems because flower buds were already set on them last year for the spring. Leave those alone until the flowers come out and if you need to cut them back at all, you can reduce the size after the flowers have finished. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIEYhivOQ3k/ | 2025/04/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488682214_17997411545784100_6654190437570472075_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Wayln1JGECkQ7kNvwHuUSh6&_nc_oc=AdmAoE_ThisZLCBgVpF6EybKpQOI8nsIz7e1kcW-NLTGagGt_VZtES_jfQ257RHT-3k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfllY0px6im2zianja3zVV3v9_cVmBau0ALU_SWAR73t-w&oe=693C0E84 | 05/04/2025 | 59,18 | 44.517 | 1.524 | 703 | 97 | 323 | 2.647 | 595,00 | 24.582 | 1.164.762.929 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Boxwood Dieback & The Dreaded Blight | Boxwood Dieback & The Dreaded Blight | Sadly, there is a terminal disease going around North America called boxwood blight. In this video, I show what the dark brown round spots look like of this disease on your leaves. If you see any evidence of these dark spots on your leaves, Colin arbors for an evaluation. If you have any other discoloration or thinning of the needles off your stems: arborist. There is often treatments available for boxwood and arborist or licensed to evaluate, diagnose and treat boxwoods. Also, boxwoods are very susceptible to desiccation where the green needles just completely dry out. This is because of the wide thick leaf that boxwoods have: there is a lot of surface area for the leaf to lose of water from evaporation and completely dry out. So we need to protect our boxwoods from desiccation by not planting them in a windy location, making sure they have adequate water in the very late fall/early winter before the ground freezes and don’t plant them in an area that has very dry soil. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #boxwood | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIBoGCTuLI7/ | 2025/04/04 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488648695_17997297077784100_1274792452852221632_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=IsI57uzQwDwQ7kNvwH3U_vP&_nc_oc=Adm0sS42VvzmphqSK7I3Kr5oDhWfNwos9Q3lWNNtycinZbsv8qk52WF6x1qj7KXQsLI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnfPeqEvY4RSQfKKBFjYUNGaWhzY5lNVNsLwTNRZZPIVg&oe=693C0C51 | 04/04/2025 | 107,34 | 89.503 | 905 | 627 | 54 | 497 | 2.083 | 233,00 | 23.563 | 2.143.026.129 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Weigela Pruning | Weigela Pruning | Weigela is a spring bloomer, so the flower buds for this year are already sitting on the stems. We do not want to cut this plant in the spring because we will cut all the flowers off! We should prune Weigela after the flowers have opened and then faded. You have a two week window at that point to do any pruning. Be sure to remove any dead or diseased branches, or any branches that are crossing and rubbing each other, creating a wound. Also remove stems that are growing back towards the center of the plant because they will crowd the middle which can bring disease. as with all shrubs, we don’t do any pruning until the plant has been in that location in the ground for three whole years. That’s how long it takes to create a healthy established root system. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH-2L5DtUgJ/ | 2025/04/03 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/487859268_17997039989784100_2595995025561211637_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=jwgJvx6URLIQ7kNvwHQQKjD&_nc_oc=AdmtzSgGBD1B3CYdr9XUI5Ao5JpQw1hQshZOL33ZnqqfpPG9bcRmVkT06RXpFpuNAlk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfldwiQQc0THI1VCLPXV9b3XIw7LXbEJU9toxX84VO-7KQ&oe=693C0863 | 03/04/2025 | 19,80 | 14.721 | 610 | 234 | 32 | 76 | 952 | 647,00 | 21.429 | 335.138.471 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Clematis Pruning | Clematis Pruning | Once your clematis has been in the ground for three years, it is ready to be pruned. Clematis need a lot of airflow through the middle of the plant to prevent diseases. We want to prune out any dead or unhealthy, looking vines all the way down to the ground. When to prune a clematis depends on what type you have. There are three different types: spring bloomers, summer bloomers, and a hybrid that blooms in the spring and the summer. If you are unsure what type you have, don’t prune it at all and pay attention to when it blooms. Spring bloomers have their flower buds set already and they’ve been waiting all winter for the temperatures to warm up so they can open up and flower. We definitely do not want to prune a spring blooming clematis until the flowers have opened and died. You’ve got two weeks at that point to do any pruning. Summer bloomers should be pruned in late winter/early spring. In Chicago, we would prune in late March or early April. If your plant is a hybrid that blooms twice treat it like a spring bloomer: wait for the spring flowers to come out then do your pruning. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #clematis #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH8RS_ON88H/ | 2025/04/02 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/487970276_17997038417784100_2434440542333313744_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=iD1f37fA1z8Q7kNvwHZt2Fu&_nc_oc=AdnXmVmeB1hgeXQqhHAxyRVkaLQ5-HTn76SoqH0qGzOF7j8suzlxtlonkV7gN67wRPk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmGQc7GW3KJC-FRUwHa2aOlfMM6liu6YiqlolqKBuBHbg&oe=693C07AF | 02/04/2025 | 40,78 | 28.512 | 1.075 | 461 | 81 | 209 | 1.826 | 64,00 | 21.471 | 670.543.115 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Young Trees And Shrubs | Don’t Prune Young Trees And Shrubs | Woody trees and shrubs take three years to become established. That means the plant can live in that location with a healthy enough root system to survive on its own without supplemental watering. in order for the plant to put out deep enough route systems to become established in three years, the plant needs every green leaf and needle it has to photosynthesize food. This food provides the energy to push out that healthy root system. When we prune, we are removing leaves and needles which the plant desperately needs to put out that root system. so if your plant is less than four years old, you can snip off the dead flowers, prune, dead, or disease, branches, but leave everything else. and remember that if your plant is less than four years old and you experience drought conditions in your area, you will need to provide supplemental watering. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH5sjp7PWhB/ | 2025/04/01 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/487823454_17996778137784100_822193803078055826_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=YP__akgODAsQ7kNvwGUw7SE&_nc_oc=AdlMSmJUSDSiWWHMPvzzsc6sf6K4aBtHzy3oPkVRoSsiCLYrPEMtvaT-AGb3cBqq20U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afm9mgiVY14YpQcS9uMHuPcy_v4Ucdw2jXCaQDetMJgfGg&oe=693C0C0B | 01/04/2025 | 54,91 | 39.603 | 1.891 | 529 | 140 | 465 | 3.025 | 764,00 | 25.168 | 1.120.232.167 | April | 2.025 | ||
| Boxwood Damage | Got Boxwood Damage? | Walking around my neighborhood, I see a lot of boxwood shrubs that have yellowing unhealthy edges on them. They have looked like this for most of the winter, and this is caused by improper pruning. Ideally, we prune boxwoods at the end of the winter or beginning of spring before a brand new growth starts. These damaged boxwoods were pruned too late in the summer or even in the fall last year. After the plant gets cut, it immediately starts to put out new growth to repair the wound and that new growth does not have enough time to harden off to protect itself from winter temperatures. If you really must prune in the summer, don’t do so after July 15 in the Chicago area. It’s best to prune in late winter early spring and don’t touch them all summer. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #boxwood | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH3On0VvH3A/ | 2025/03/31 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488079281_17996776004784100_6024754236863559987_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=EEaDd3uJdwkQ7kNvwEcpS5B&_nc_oc=AdnLl6rRniHb-yicAXeWAxEaWI6hcyl08fjGU0UHSz6st70JLdnQSGBfo95kokbItiw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmoNUi5opmfBFAC_gTG-72dpEWyNJjs10IuwSPYN2hsZQ&oe=693C1C02 | 31/03/2025 | 182,49 | 145.499 | 2.766 | 2.465 | 116 | 3.937 | 9.284 | 638,00 | 17.709 | 2.699.325.003 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Forsythia Pruning | Forsythia Pruning | Forsythia is one of the earliest spring bloomers. The flowers that come out in the spring were set on the stems last spring. So if anyone pruned your for Forsythia in fall or before it bloomed this winter/spring, you probably don’t have any flowers this year. You should prune your Forsythia within two weeks of the yellow flowers falling off in spring. Forsythia also blooms best on thin Young stems so it’s a good idea to rejuvenate your shrub by cutting out 30% of the thickest stems all the way down to the ground every year. this will allow sunlight and air flow through the middle of the plant which will prevent disease and it will make room for younger stems to grow and give you more flowers. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #forsythia #pruning #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH0-FBJOFKg/ | 2025/03/30 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/487418597_1160196741995293_8416748200459474716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=dGlX8Ij40lwQ7kNvwFFVjbz&_nc_oc=AdkyP1MU4Bvmpc91sJgo2RaJhKzJjc7jTYYcFCeEkJ9PTjroCXs0IP8aEF1EqAHwfF4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afnbtoei3vI_rrF2uX4YiTXbAjKQB2A5DUQ0RQ79Q5nnDw&oe=693C0115 | 30/03/2025 | 176,30 | 139.092 | 3.736 | 2.273 | 140 | 3.233 | 9.382 | 675,00 | 22.211 | 3.161.228.723 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Spring Blooming Shrubs | Pruning Spring Blooming Shrubs | We want to wait until your spring blooming plants bloom before pruning them. The flower buds on spring bloomers are sitting on the stems all winter waiting for spring temperatures to open. If you need to prune away some stems that are damaged, dead or just plain in your way late winter / early spring is a good time to prune them. You won’t kill the plant or even damage it. You will just be cutting off any flower buds that are sitting on the stems you are cutting off. Spring Bloomers: Lilac Magnolia Forsythia Viburnum Dogwood Redbud Spring blooming and double blooming spirea Weigela Cherry Trees Vernal Witch Hazel Flowering Quince I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHyR1gSuqCW/ | 2025/03/29 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/487393363_17996617181784100_1922156696203185127_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=oT3UkvAxwGUQ7kNvwFdSzlU&_nc_oc=AdlF-7AyetCtWL4UsEbPFCOXOB-rzMtBVwmzVzFKCXvg7li6j0t5m50TZgU9hMG51C8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfljAKaR1UrHqF2YYElGEDz_gszhxJ8UxW5CQpl5ukg70g&oe=693BF239 | 29/03/2025 | 25,92 | 19.213 | 492 | 104 | 26 | 47 | 669 | 348,00 | 14.304 | 306.218.090 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Big Leaf & Mountain Hydrangea Pruning | Big Leaf & Mountain Hydrangea Pruning | Big Leaf and Mountain hydrangeas, like Endless Summer, Let’s Dance, Cityline, Tuff Stuff and more. These hydrangeas have flower buds on the stems all winter and spring so don’t cut your stems back in your spring clean up or you are cutting your flower buds off. Most modern types in these categories also bloom on brand new stems that come up from the roots of the plant. Ideally you wound never prune these types. You can pull dead stems out after the plant leafs out. If you must prune do so after the flowers open. A note about growing these kinds: they don’t do particularly well in Midwest gardens due to the soil pH. You can try to add soil acidifier from the fertilizer section of your garden center but that can take years to adjust your pH to low enough for these plants to thrive. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #hydrangea | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHvwzDOubi-/ | 2025/03/28 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/487470067_1160532749131541_5360895705477179881_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=IlEeG7Md47UQ7kNvwE7wyOj&_nc_oc=AdnaL2LKaFkjY2lOJ1gbMNAAaOxx1JdYhUsYTtknhqFuAHI0LpLgOZxm3OSLMvT4ZgQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfnCsbqBqgPs8a_NuK8JDcfuVbZVMa2GLj3nCW1hzDIB7A&oe=693BFBD3 | 28/03/2025 | 21,45 | 14.987 | 301 | 159 | 21 | 120 | 601 | 401,00 | 14.096 | 235.342.658 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Attracting Beneficial Insects for Organic Gardening | Organic Gardening MUST Have | It is important for organic gardening to attract beneficial insects. Beneficial insects either eat or parasitize other pest insects. Insects have a way of keeping things in balance in your garden. One of the ways you can do that is by adding lots of different flowers of different size. I like the annual called Alyssum which has very small flowers on it. Every year you will see a little sweat bees in minute pirate bugs pollinating on these tiny little flowers. Those tiny little flowers help keep pests like aphids in check by eating or parasitizing them. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #tomato | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHtKWMfuJG4/ | 2025/03/27 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/486621674_17996393516784100_4832830999466532738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=tJoL_x8hWlAQ7kNvwGdmls3&_nc_oc=AdkbvKLYKOz9bcbGxLnpOrml1okTuL2FRU1N4mXeZ78hvl4nJIuhQAO3ECrd3PuTdfI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkZAw7Pkfw5IAOv03SvvsUcJAxjIzy7MdFlRQwqftNzRw&oe=693BFEE5 | 27/03/2025 | 18,66 | 14.653 | 808 | 206 | 67 | 104 | 1.185 | 809,00 | 22.308 | 340.025.119 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Knockout & Shrub or Carpet Roses | Pruning Knockout & Shrub or Carpet Roses | Roses love to be pruned. If you are growing shrub roses like knockout roses, carpet roses, or any other rose that is not a long, tall climber, late winter early spring is the best time to prune. We want to remove diseased, branches, dead branches, or anything that has been wounded. healthy rose canes are nice and green. Anything that doesn’t look nice and green, remove it and cut back into the green healthy tissue. we wanna disinfect our tools with isopropyl rubbing alcohol before we start pruning, and in between shrubs because we don’t want to spread any disease pathogens on our tools to different plants. if your rose is four years old or more cut all of your green healthy canes back to 12 to 18 inches tall. If your roses young younger than four years old, don’t cut it back so much because younger roses have not had their roots established yet and they need as many leaves as they can get. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #roses #rose #rosebush #garden #gardening #gardentips #thehappygardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHquydOu0_d/ | 2025/03/26 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/486709532_450984398039001_5291393267266483350_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=PnkiQhqVln8Q7kNvwEziiX6&_nc_oc=AdmRMLodo9TKXtknYttatjIDy2kxw7duXOE4jmwEjwVMKDhBl5JADr6sVfAFP5UjFRs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Afn1P_4KWuiNq2ullqYndV8swxDrl5c8ibUvfuZvP2F_8Q&oe=693C0686 | 26/03/2025 | 110,17 | 83.938 | 2.859 | 2.048 | 207 | 1.149 | 6.263 | 746,00 | 27.516 | 2.435.940.514 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Don’t Start Too Early When Planting Warm Season Annual Seeds | Don’t Do This When Starting Seeds | Take it from me, an older gardner, don’t start your warm season annual seeds too early! They will outgrow their container by the time the frost has passed, and you can put them outdoors. Go to the link in my bio and click on the Johnny’s Seeds seed starting Calculator. Enter the last frost near you and the calculator will spit out a list of common seeds and when they should be started indoors. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #Tomato #tomatoes #garden #gardening #vegetable #vegetables #vegetablegarden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHoM50eOgXh/ | 2025/03/25 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/486049123_17996186603784100_594694295162279348_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=JE4Hvkt7pNgQ7kNvwEgwqPV&_nc_oc=AdlKhknusr1i2FQy4Ry8iLMOG52BPopigqkGwUURV2s99M101LghcRgzy3UOygtJvcY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_Aflgh9Mq4NVQptdEQnugu0F82oQ33hhAslEwEZJM9K6PxA&oe=693C0EC1 | 25/03/2025 | 23,23 | 17.172 | 473 | 132 | 26 | 72 | 703 | 409,00 | 21.091 | 390.461.128 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Skit – Experienced Gardeners Looking Up Their Last Frost Dates. | POV: Experienced Gardeners Looking Up Their Last Frost Dates. | April 17?! More like May 17! #garden #gardening #tomato #chicagogarden #gardenlife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHmHJoxPfoT/ | 2025/03/24 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/486284241_2070612700113343_8225484225054712106_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=u6crdeonIuoQ7kNvwHOhvwy&_nc_oc=Adk3ptJm0baLxL0oIVEaEh94o9163Wvoa50FXWn0-oo_W9FJ-pc4r39chRWLapfkyMA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfkKPKDi_8Ebw13lRwdu2EYMU1lu-Waq7RWIpr2MrGT4VA&oe=693BF1C0 | 24/03/2025 | 18,11 | 13.016 | 182 | 11 | 31 | 25 | 249 | 191,00 | 7.659 | 105.258.155 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Invasive Species – Box Tree Moth – Warning for Boxwoods | MUST WATCH IF YOU HAVE BOXWOODS | Box Tree Moth is an invasive moth that lays eggs on exclusively boxwood plants. It is my understanding that this moth was introduced through the nursery trade into Canada and then it has spread from there parts of northern United States. it can kill your boxwood plants, and some people have lost entire hedges. Monitor your boxwood hedges for signs of an insect eating the leaves. If you find defoliation like this, start flipping the leaves over looking for the caterpillar. Then contact a certified arborist to help you identify and treat the pest. Also, if you live in the United States, google your local county extension office and report it to them so they can keep track and put in preventative measures to stop the spread. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHlW3wjOIMf/ | 2025/03/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/486051305_2477706645898117_7943051678535480282_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=L_4_Kz-EQb8Q7kNvwHqkpsE&_nc_oc=AdlKVJLVO5fUADtoVx7FO4w1kOq9f2dkU7WpaAdETTe4m9DWdyD5XiYLiHdfPXpeNIA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k_7F8-uxpVbyK5TC6Vki0g&oh=00_AfmA6FVMTgNMGf8ejNHTiYDfHmVEHQkjCO_pj_Pd4TLxHQ&oe=693C1645 | 24/03/2025 | 71,17 | 58.523 | 966 | 507 | 85 | 286 | 1.844 | 315,00 | 24.072 | 1.442.799.458 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Boxwoods | Got Boxwoods? | Late winter early spring is the best time to prune boxwoods. And yes, you can rejuvenate a boxwood shrub by cutting down into the dead zone. As long as there’s lots of sun in that area within about a year that shrub will have lots of new growth on the inside. if your boxwoods are not looking healthy, you need to call an arborist to come evaluate them for a disease. There are treatments for plenty of boxwood diseases and I’ve seen many clients have their boxwoods bounced back beautifully. However, there is a boxwood disease called boxwood blight that is terminal and will kill your plant and there is no cure for it. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. There are lots of people trying to get appointments with me. My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for new appointments. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #boxwood #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHiw5AhuD3K/ | 2025/03/23 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485441737_17995945700784100_146188272886771256_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=i9VGVQ9JbWsQ7kNvwH6yo21&_nc_oc=AdmBci7YjbNev9iN47yW5_shbYhFYMStjVV4PsOgcayF9ASAHUuBdC8sJWycDuEIDWk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfkWX9MZ9lnkvscVilYUj7ekgxGI43cuPPzOC3xxiM5LiQ&oe=693C1792 | 23/03/2025 | 228,36 | 183.291 | 3.245 | 2.059 | 155 | 1.909 | 7.368 | 402,00 | 28.304 | 5.290.733.023 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Pruning Yews | Prune Your Yews Now (Late Winter/Early Spring) | Yews and boxwoods should be pruned in late winter / early spring, which is March. We want to get the pruning done before the plant starts to put out its new growth in spring. Both yews and boxwoods have latent buds under the bark. So you can cut these types of shrubs back into the area in the center where there are no green needles, and the plant will grow new green needles from those stems as soon as the sun hits the bark. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. My bookings open up four weeks in advance. Sessions for April have already been added. Check back every week. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgKfl_OPSK/ | 2025/03/22 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/486031238_17995802513784100_2896351605658838729_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=tvnhVmhjIu4Q7kNvwEV0uw4&_nc_oc=Adk2iRYEZZ_U99rzkU1GRNI2urXkN0J84elHCdqkmxJZ7_I-o7fVXRBCWsHsZ1-n_vQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afkx6bARqVu_rce_doiuHhd2WceQG7x77_Oz8Grx8EOt4w&oe=693C1A66 | 22/03/2025 | 47,87 | 34.509 | 1.002 | 378 | 102 | 245 | 1.727 | 5,00 | 25.763 | 948.665.081 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Client Garden Tour | I Want A Garden Like THIS When I Grow Up | One of my clients has a spectacular property in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. They graciously allowed me to film it before I left and sent me pictures of the side garden in bloom. They were tired of mowing so much grass that they had the entire side yard landscaped into a winding pathway through a mix of trees, shrubs, and perennials, many of which are native. They called me in to help them with some other areas that they’re redesigning that they want to go fully native with. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. My bookings open up four weeks in advance. Sessions for April have already been added. Check back every week. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #landscapedesigner | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHdkHnEOCiy/ | 2025/03/21 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485123571_17995664600784100_9191609463812407371_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=cYMPmQlvGH8Q7kNvwG2nQ1v&_nc_oc=AdkNjoY2-0joJaxUHmiTJC1OChpsr-X3PLaanMcAonJ4CK6H25kNJbeqHTxUGlHZklw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfkDgPCy_m0vvwpynQhfvadF1GJcp0hRR_BVO0uTKB2hZA&oe=693C19EF | 21/03/2025 | 49,15 | 33.330 | 2.087 | 393 | 85 | 246 | 2.811 | 843,00 | 25.243 | 921.827.968 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Hydrangea Pruning Tips | Hydrangea Pruning Tips | Late winter early spring is when we prune our panicle type hydrangeas: lime light, quick fire, strawberry vanilla are examples. These are the hydrangeas with the cone shaped flowers. – 1st remove all the thin unproductive stems. Anything thinner than your pinky finger. – while you were removing the thin stems look for any other stems that are wounded where the bark has rubbed off. That’s a potential for disease. – next look for any crossing branches that could cause a wound. Remove one of the two crossing branches. – then look down the center of the plant and make sure there are no branches crossing through the middle of the plant. We want an open center plant where nothing is crowded and crossing. – on the healthy remaining stems, we only take a third of the length off. If we cut too much length off the new stems that the plant puts out this year are gonna weigh that short stem down and cause flopping. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. My bookings open up four weeks in advance. Sessions for April have already been added. Check back every week. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #hydrangea #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHbJvr-uJEJ/ | 2025/03/20 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485201676_17995530266784100_8088178707316907610_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=aOOrpRpid9MQ7kNvwFqpX1O&_nc_oc=AdnEy6X8By81AUQNCawss_QnSSahOJtMtrs5lbrBxJs4Rw2IU4YtvGmu5lRS3WzrCvM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afk-kxywY-Ver_sGS45z03kAbrxDseiNdYpekAGS-vCDoQ&oe=693C1480 | 20/03/2025 | 984,35 | 830.671 | 13.289 | 15.669 | 379 | 13.355 | 42.692 | 514,00 | 33.599 | 27.585.524.585 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Anabelle Hydrangea Pruning | How To Prune Annabelle Hydrangeas: The Only Tutorial You Will Ever Need | Annabelle hydrangeas are smooth leaf type hydrangeas. Let me show you how to prune them and this pruning method works for other smooth leaf hydrangeas, like Incrediball and Invincibelle. We prune this type of hydrangea in late winter through early spring. There is no risk to cutting off existing flower buds on this type of hydrangea. If your hydrangea has been in its location in the ground for less than four years, we do very minimal pruning, we just deadhead the spent flowers. Make your deadhead cuts above the leaf bud directly under the dead flower. For established Smoothleaf type hydrangeas, you have two different methods you can prune them. One: cut all the existing woody stems all the way down to the ground. This method means the roots will push out brand new stems from the ground, and those new stems will have flowers on the end. Because those stems are brand new, they are very pliable and they will flop a lot. If you want to reduce the amount of flopping, you get try option 2. Option two means you wait until the green leaves come out in the next month. Then you go in and prune any dead flowers off. Cut those stems back to the first green leafy node on the stem. Also cut back any stems that don’t have any green leaves on them all the way to the ground. Where you make your cut, the plant is going to send out brand new stems, and those new stems will have flowers. Those stems are attached to the older, thicker woody stem, which helps keep the flower from flopping to the ground. Both methods are perfectly acceptable. It’s just about preference and what kind of look you are going for. From year to year I change my mind and do different things each year. Have fun with it. Once a smooth leaf hydrangea is established. It’s a very difficult plant to kill so prune away, my friend! #hydrangea #hydrangeas #hydrangealove #hydrangeaseason #annabelle #gardening #garden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHYeVRqOz9x/ | 2025/03/19 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485264308_17995413734784100_3377372260273259402_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3Xg7_8nb4kUQ7kNvwFARYdc&_nc_oc=AdlcnWI4tZ6bTiEmG24z9huKX34_Wt05raGAk5CAFFA35REGpyEk90H2lZ_SzRzmI-M&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfmWoowEXBwdmFlAjp-uSNzuIxHGmfQfET0ifRF4SPNNQw&oe=693C17AC | 19/03/2025 | 710,99 | 593.371 | 10.093 | 11.598 | 388 | 8.600 | 30.679 | 517,00 | 36.725 | 22.046.140.631 | March | 2.025 | ||
| When to Aerate Lawn | Don’t Do This To Your Lawn Yet | Spring and fall can be a good time to core aerate your lawn. However, we need to be sure to do this when the lawn is actively growing. When you core aerate your lawn, you cut and damage the roots. We want the plant to be able to quickly repair itself and fill in the holes of our lawn. So please wait until your lawn is actively growing to core aerate. #lawn #garden #gardening #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHXGPvTOF11/ | 2025/03/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485304225_17995356170784100_6089059535631184300_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=OgoB8lWJmQMQ7kNvwEJM6RT&_nc_oc=AdkecB_aMHr-U4g9L-k-L6Osz3L3yuU0i9pWAFDmJuZbIH8ALd2xyHVEJGhYOVO0t_U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AflpgbpZXjg38Htz8UL4-XkYlEKx-8gDCXwxsUjo66m-JA&oe=693C18E4 | 18/03/2025 | 45,08 | 34.986 | 978 | 171 | 63 | 284 | 1.496 | 428,00 | 24.419 | 860.306.879 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Oakleaf Hydrangea Pruning | How To Prune An Oakleaf Hydrangea | Oak leaf hydrangeas set their flower buds the summer before. So do not prune your Oakleaf hydrangeas in spring because you’re going cut this year‘s flower buds off. Ideally, you would never have to prune the shrub because you planted it in a location where it can grow to its full size. If you must prune do so when the flowers come out. Within a few weeks that plant is going to start forming the buds for next year‘s flowers. Native Range: USA: AL , DC , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN Native Distribution: FL Panhandle & GA to LA Native Habitat: Damp woods; river banks I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. My bookings open up four weeks in advance. Sessions for April have already been added. Check back every week. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #hydrangea | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHV9br0R3pw/ | 2025/03/18 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485127272_17995308254784100_2203373180009640767_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=nqd4CmrOBLkQ7kNvwFt4TkI&_nc_oc=Adm4l81k3eElAxwOGZJ99J_iAVOaupD3IXs_jWqSzZ2dhL4VvWMgQmCYMilxGkjW25I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfnIPIcCLFvbsapoCpP0c7mvA8Ta-o7z6HMfBi8ObTUH9Q&oe=693BF581 | 18/03/2025 | 23,41 | 17.424 | 498 | 183 | 41 | 79 | 801 | 46,00 | 19.021 | 360.137.387 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Removing Bamboo Stakes After Planting | Take The Stake Off After Planting | The bamboo stakes that are attached to many small trees and shrubs at the nursery, do not need to be left on the plant once you get it in the ground. First of all plants need to learn to put out roots and to be able to hold themselves up without a stake, and the bark will grow around the ties which can cause long-term damage to the tree. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more about which suburbs I travel to. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. My bookings open up four weeks in advance. Sessions for April have already been added. Check back every week. Click the link in my bio to learn more about booking a session with me. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHTX1V7OgnL/ | 2025/03/17 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/484469012_17995191137784100_554665927322501226_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=YLG8yoTkC1gQ7kNvwHWzeus&_nc_oc=AdkgQg-bI1q8XupnI_xHy_cXYuJm5-CGCIL3Mf77EyulzUk1GFX1QNtfuPnvyb0DWp0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AflvxngkK70D7ImfkPuo8i9v9LKMtNhY_rS5LIupZnjroQ&oe=693BEFF5 | 17/03/2025 | 50,17 | 39.503 | 484 | 55 | 24 | 36 | 599 | 152,00 | 16.435 | 657.281.796 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Skit – Leaving the House in March | POV: Leaving The House In March | Anyone else? #garden #gardening #chicago #chicagogram #march | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHRov4TOM38/ | 2025/03/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/484955932_17995117040784100_2458478751415820954_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=LRI1aN4_0ToQ7kNvwF2sZA4&_nc_oc=AdmciNuNSnBew8SjfNo4w9trC21wqJq3QTmYN8htCeqHUB2Y-B8nFogVWY4z17c1RjY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afmb1LA48nCwOTfjraKA8K5bmLcYicnt0yXpfdNupzxdaw&oe=693C0B1B | 16/03/2025 | 21,43 | 15.266 | 428 | 4 | 52 | 16 | 500 | 328,00 | 8.972 | 145.512.737 | March | 2.025 | ||
| How to Know When to Prune | Urgent Pruning Message! | Late winter early spring is when we do most of our pruning. But please know what plant you have before you start cutting. If you have a spring bloomer, you need to wait until the flowers open and die, then prune within 2 to 3 weeks. Here is a list of common spring bloomers: Forsythia magnolia Weigela Cherry trees and shrubs Vernal witch hazel Fothergilla Flowering quince Viburnum Cornelian and Cherry Flowering dogwood Lilac Redbud Azalea Rhododendron Ninebark I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #pruning #lilac #gardeningtips #gardeninglife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHQ4F4-u7Mb/ | 2025/03/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485007019_17995077905784100_162349595680542472_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=qYQ8n8L9B90Q7kNvwGvH48g&_nc_oc=AdkIfSaCgd-d93VqRnGN4NERndI27Tq9TMoDc63VuBI8cW6xwICyCKGT_aZJ_5uAYOo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Aflnmou3XySK7Z9LCLff4bfnoHeNmfBvk5_2l-e4lLpLUw&oe=693BFEB8 | 16/03/2025 | 106,91 | 79.353 | 3.197 | 1.544 | 168 | 954 | 5.863 | 739,00 | 29.386 | 2.461.766.714 | March | 2.025 | ||
| The Best Pruning Cuts | Make These Types Of Cuts When Pruning | We need to be aware of how to make the best pruning cuts for the long-term health of our plants! – Always make sharp, clean cuts with sharp, clean tools – cut about a quarter of an inch above a bud (a bud can be a another stem) – don’t cut so close to the bud that you damaged the bud, but don’t leave a stump either or as you could see in the hydrangea video the cut from last year just left an ugly 1 inch stump and you might get die back, which could cause some disease. – the plant will respond to being cut by pushing out a new stem at the bud directly underneath the cut. – try and make your cuts above an outward facing bud. That is a bud that is pointing away from the center of the plant. remember, plants that have crowded centers with a lot of leaves and stems do not dry out very fast after rain. Water spreads disease pathogens so we want our plants to have an open center so the sunlight and wind can dry the plant out immediately after it is wet. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #pruning | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHOK9HsOzdc/ | 2025/03/15 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/484795200_17994941831784100_2577044080406934356_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=H-_PwSsKS1sQ7kNvwF6OBw4&_nc_oc=Admg8Ev-qxzUdPjtWmjqGl5w5dPHyKRgwmTsmuYnzoheADeB4XDlsyYzspT3RYo0qic&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Aflc8XnY5qP7RBICZ2HyKrKTIydUiKAj5V_bUWBrM7P89A&oe=693BF7BB | 15/03/2025 | 55,26 | 40.974 | 2.050 | 1.326 | 62 | 532 | 3.970 | 969,00 | 28.891 | 1.230.286.290 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Hydrangea Pruning – Panicle Type Hydrangeas | Make Sure To Do This When Pruning Hydrangeas | Panicle type hydrangeas are the ones that have the long cone shaped flowers. The most popular are lime, light, quick fire and strawberry vanilla, but there are others. They should be pruned in late winter early spring, and up here in Chicago they flower in July. When you get a warm day in March it’s a good time to start pruning these types of hydrangeas. We want to try to make our pruning cuts with sharp tools that have been disinfected, we want to make the cut on a slight angle so that the water will run off in the rain. And we want to make that cut a quarter of an inch above where we see those buds. Pruning a quarter of an inch above your buds applies to all trees and shrubs that you prune. follow me and tomorrow I will show you how to select an outward facing bud when possible so that will help prevent disease in your plant. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #hydrangea #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMD95_uu9-/ | 2025/03/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483859170_17994847424784100_8519429115289849730_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=pseMA7y8PC0Q7kNvwEHcntz&_nc_oc=Adlp3WKWP4t8JKB7TUWNWCXK7p-988sKM7jHw-eYuOnjXXp9bikTKbdjCHvSzv056HQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afkl0Jc48GPP3AB3aARAL3bqn-gOmwhmV_TSebDPj04hQg&oe=693C178C | 14/03/2025 | 181,40 | 134.110 | 3.979 | 2.886 | 166 | 2.093 | 9.124 | 68,00 | 26.965 | 3.937.934.123 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Fertilizing Your Seedlings | Should You Fertilize Your Seedling? | If you started your seeds in a mixture that does not have fertilizer, like I did with my seeds in Coco Coir, I need to start a low-dose organic fertilizer on my seedlings each week once the first set of true leaves emerge. The seed has enough food stored inside of it to last that leaf long enough to put out its first set of true leaves. If you started your seeds in a mixture that already had fertilizer in it, which is most seeds starting mixes, if the bag doesn’t say how long the fertilizer will last you can assume it’s four weeks. So you don’t have to start your weekly fertilizer until week five unless the package states otherwise. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #Garden #Gardening #VegetableGardening #FlowerGardenGardening #GardenLife #GardeningTips #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG9OWfQOjL4/ | 2025/03/08 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483355089_17994136994784100_2887405184052644243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=29kL9Wu4PXoQ7kNvwFOfsHg&_nc_oc=AdkyPIpj1uqp03igGBuk2OrGOY-ut3JZldvJ4_SOSXWmTTdbEqTfmrAdOTKgxunM2c0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afnn44Z0hNE1izYOEJPFGQwgH1pGV50sCmJ9GD5xDvRsAw&oe=693C0CA6 | 08/03/2025 | 16,10 | 12.647 | 323 | 104 | 14 | 28 | 469 | 371,00 | 13.381 | 180.765.588 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Seed Starting | Everything You Need To Know About Seed Starting | Here are the supplies you need to start seeds: – clean and sterile small containers with drainage holes in the bottom – pre-moistened seed starting mix with minimal soil and no peat – seeds I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #vegetablegarden #flowergarden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG6qSckuqZk/ | 2025/03/07 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483480393_17994002381784100_2956564536726297606_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=RXSkqf6wv_AQ7kNvwEptlOc&_nc_oc=AdnZVH5m5l6LrIiqnFswBpGFDAMEDSW3B8mU6x514F1bBssmqFdEf-N_xQgdFVrLBfY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afkv9dDEjyP04Zd4IgTCLg9-o5gLZjH-SsUkMxm-NKEUpg&oe=693C0159 | 07/03/2025 | 19,16 | 15.378 | 429 | 204 | 25 | 70 | 728 | 473,00 | 20.911 | 334.559.456 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Seed Starting Tips | Seed Starting Tips! | Before you buy a package of seeds, make sure you have read the entire instructions on the back. Or before you order them online, read the instructions on the website before buying. You need to know what the exact instructions are for getting that seed to germinate. Most seeds don’t need any pre-treatments. You just push them down into the seed starting mix, put them in some sunlight, keep them moist and your seed will germinate. But there are some seeds that have special conditions: some seeds need sunlight to germinate, so you cannot bury them underneath the soil when planting. Some seeds need to soak in water overnight to soften up the coating before they will germinate. Some seeds need to have a cold period before they will germinate. Make sure you know what the conditions are that your seeds need before you purchase them. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #Garden #Gardening #GardeningTips #FlowerGardening #CutFlowers #GardeningLife #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG4IykbOpEV/ | 2025/03/06 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482997085_17993882876784100_3330501080435160992_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Vydrn8_IYTIQ7kNvwGC8n6d&_nc_oc=AdltSbYwD0zNK59ZiQywqepJYuKFNGhDvZ4Xd7dW11MnsL-YBG8MXaV8EU_8IhuFYpE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfnU-Nz76aHpOCZ2a5qGZesOWCYX-F-ix_nlW5tNQggFpQ&oe=693C2077 | 06/03/2025 | 10,93 | 8.748 | 199 | 49 | 14 | 11 | 273 | 312,00 | 11.934 | 111.274.669 | March | 2.025 | ||
| When to Start Seeds | Easiest Way To Know When To Start Seeds! | To take the guess work out of seed starting this year why don’t you use my favorite free online seed starting calculator? For at least 10 years I have been using the seeds starting calculator at Johnny’s Seeds (link also in my bio): https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/seed-planting-schedule-calculator.html This seed calculator is for common vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #Garden #Gardening #GardeningTips #VegetableGardening #cutflowers #arlingtonheightsillinois | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG1aMoguHbj/ | 2025/03/05 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482816005_17993755256784100_4446827819583061256_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5OiT4G44ILUQ7kNvwFULeOa&_nc_oc=AdmZP5XOmmEaNnX9U2L0Kv-Uk_BGpZvkgZBCC4VCSJHmlAA3XamOqUUSVeOq-QcDJps&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Aflg9Ev1GrugYC6WmQE-4Z8H0-2_-n6bEvfmGmL1Igl9kQ&oe=693C0C51 | 05/03/2025 | 24,29 | 18.545 | 623 | 442 | 29 | 198 | 1.292 | 697,00 | 17.276 | 341.618.131 | March | 2.025 | ||
| Big Seed Starting Mistake | Big Seed Starting Mistake | March is usually a good time to start some vegetable, herb or cut flower seeds for annuals. The biggest mistake I see with beginner gardeners is that they don’t know that different plants thrive in different growing temperatures. There are cool season plants that love early spring and fall temperatures and can handle frost. Those are plants like peas, kale, collard greens, broccoli, lettuce, arugula, spinach, and more. There are lots of plants that cannot tolerate cool temperatures and frost at all, and those are your warm season annuals that thrive in the heat of summer. Examples would be tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, basil, green beans, cucumbers, squash, watermelon, and more! So before you start any seeds or order any annuals make sure you know what time of year they want to grow. Follow me and over the next few weeks I’ll be giving you all of my seeds starting tips. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. April coaching sessions have not been posted yet, just March. If you want to know when my April calendar is available for booking go to powersplants.com and click the link at the top of the page to be added to the waiting list. I emailed everyone on the waiting list as soon as my April calendar is open. #Garden #Gardening #GardeningLife #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsillinois #gardening101 | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGzJFzBNc2B/ | 2025/03/04 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482862341_17993644952784100_5051698556186457365_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=0cxKvT30ErQQ7kNvwGe6t3u&_nc_oc=AdnmAvvIIpsn7umyaq1_hjuyFqwCJL6Y5CzssVpeaW6LWQpAgLAvL9uzgjqSD1ymTzc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfmwoTItP9dvWD4LUlsDs_hE3U1OvqUJmhjbwZjX76iIOg&oe=693BF59C | 04/03/2025 | 27,61 | 20.667 | 719 | 228 | 27 | 99 | 1.073 | 519,00 | 18.788 | 413.717.409 | March | 2.025 | ||
| When to Winter Sow Native Seeds | Still Time To Winter Sow Native Seeds | There is still time to winter sow native perennial seeds, or other non-native seeds, that require cold stratification. You just need to find seeds that have the germination code C 30. Those are seeds that only need 30 days of cold stratification. Here in Chicago we have at least 30 days of cold left to winter sow. If you’re interested in milk jug sowing, you can go back on my page and towards the top you’ll see a video about how to do it. There are also native seeds that are germination code A which means they do not need any cold moist stratification period. They can be germinated in warm conditions like inside your house in a container. If you get them started now, you could have them ready for spring planting. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 20 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. Spring sessions will start in March. #Garden #Gardening #NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #GardeningTips #wintersowing #chicago #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF_DlZSP2S-/ | 2025/02/12 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/479169477_17991097091784100_2884228590402894950_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=HwKctPBt7TcQ7kNvwFWS33i&_nc_oc=Adm5X1sg8I1IDuY7tpmmA3DgS9lExa79bwWO137y90KuW3mT882KHJJTvffS5ryPCzU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AflIJozMfkTNMEU9T3iffeYoIO_CLUuCIsKvXIeEnJzAzg&oe=693BFF9E | 12/02/2025 | 16,70 | 12.792 | 347 | 110 | 16 | 27 | 500 | 391,00 | 13.719 | 190.543.319 | February | 2.025 | ||
| Fungus Gnats | Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats Part 3 | You can use a product called mosquito bits to create a tea that you water your indoor house plants with. Mosquito bits contains a naturally occurring bacteria that is harvested from corn husks. It gets dried into the product and when we steep it in water for 30 minutes to an hour, the bacteria dissolves into the water. Then when we water, the bacteria gets into the soil and any hatched eggs in larva form, will eat the bacteria and die. You need to continue watering with the tea for at least four weeks to stay on top of the different life cycles that the eggs and larva are in in your soil. The recipe is 2 tablespoons of mosquito bits for every gallon of water. It is best to put the mosquito bits in some kind of porous bag like a mesh bag you may have laying around the house. I use cheese cloth with string. Let the mosquito bits sit in the water for 30 minutes to an hour and water weekly for at least four weeks . I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 20 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. Spring sessions will start in March. #Garden #Gardening #House #IndoorGardening #fungusgnats #Chicago #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF7-qb3Ozxm/ | 2025/02/11 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/477102242_17990954042784100_2877329132975877196_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=UvYoaNbl_2kQ7kNvwFcUmcw&_nc_oc=Adk0r6vJPVfMEsQGRxmj4ktqmp9z7u3eG6_dEF8OcW-yLS76G_nGEs2hB-QT6PtLhpA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afkz2YXeuKKtLc57f47imawhzQVv_TZ_bc2jr7xAytGOgw&oe=693C0C38 | 11/02/2025 | 43,05 | 32.431 | 1.104 | 933 | 46 | 737 | 2.820 | 87,00 | 21.130 | 733.255.448 | February | 2.025 | ||
| Growing Tulips Indoors in Pots | Grow Tulips In Pots | I don’t like to grow tulips outdoors because the squirrels dig them up and eat them. I buy my tulips in late fall and leave them in the garage. Tulips need 6 to 12 weeks of cold temperatures below 50°F before they will break dormancy and start growing. By mid February, I pot the bulbs in soil and water them. A few weeks after potting them up, you’ll start to see little green shoots growing through the soil surface. That’s when I bring the tulips indoors and put them in a sunny window. You will have blooms in 4 to 6 weeks. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 20 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. Spring sessions will start in March. #Tulips #Garden #Gardening #GardeningLife #GardeningTips #GardeningForBeginners #arlingtonheightsil #chicagogarden | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF6QXfCup5a/ | 2025/02/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/476499842_970338281718856_4676052395465045499_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=X-K_lzNYl5YQ7kNvwGKN24V&_nc_oc=AdlGO1Y1XRfRbURLwI0u0hVb1O-tgjSBkhG34lE2uH6RgFJJCEX-5vmTCNm_vupFZg8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfndMT1LEzMBVSFNAzsoYmsdXE1EB6oElgxs3cwqlYqy_g&oe=693C1C2A | 10/02/2025 | 26,40 | 18.258 | 623 | 258 | 49 | 96 | 1.026 | 562,00 | 16.050 | 324.960.502 | February | 2.025 | ||
| Fungus Gnats in Houseplants | Stop Those Fungus Gnat Flies In Your Houseplants | Thanks to the followers out there who let me know that the Mosquito Bits product that I have in my garage also works on fungus gnats! Fungus gnats are those little tiny black flies that buzz around your house plants. They lay their eggs in moist soil and those eggs turn into larva. The larva eat the bacteria that gets released from the mosquito bits and they will die. You need to keep your mosquito bits topped up for three weeks. Water as usual when the top inch of soil dries out. I am a garden coach in the Chicagoland area and I have clients all over the country. I do garden coaching sessions virtually and in person. Check out my website at powersplants.com for details. I do garden coach coaching sessions from March through November. You can be added to the waiting list through the link at the top of my website. I email everyone on the waiting list as soon as my spring appointment calendar becomes open for booking. #gardening #garden #arlingtonheightsillinois #arlingtonheightsil #gardeningtips #gardeninglife #gardening101 | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFA7-7_uaGc/ | 2025/01/19 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/474569013_17988264803784100_276780763294000410_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8IseIX9bCaMQ7kNvwFHyKTr&_nc_oc=Adlw8xVJ6-jqCErph7MHK9a_XMmGA9QepQeyYf3zIciLp-3q3e4JIma_tBvTzLawIXY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfmQmhq5qdp0XvXT_GrIyRo9RWZ3YwzTPHWA2Yc8fyTlJQ&oe=693BF5B9 | 19/01/2025 | 191,64 | 156.070 | 3.198 | 2.781 | 184 | 4.539 | 10.702 | 686,00 | 15.176 | 2.411.847.036 | January | 2.025 | ||
| Reblooming Amaryllis | Do This To Get Your Amaryllis To Rebloom | Make sure to pot up your amaryllis in soil immediately after the flowers fade. Apply round of indoor house plant fertilizer, put them in a sunny window and water when the top inch of soil dries out. By the middle of August, the bulb will have enough food stored to create a flower, but the plant will not bloom until it goes through a minimum 10 week dormant period. A dormant period means a cool dark location and stop watering. The leaves will die back. After 10 weeks you can bring the plant back out of dormancy and it will bloom in another 4 to 6 weeks. You can let the dormant period go longer than 10 weeks. I am a garden coach in the Chicagoland area. I do garden coaching sessions from March until October each year. I opened up my spring calendar for appointments in February at powersplants.com. If you go to that website, you can be put on my waiting list through the link at the top of the page. I email everyone on the waiting list as soon as my spring calendar becomes open for bookings. #Amaryllis #IndoorGardening #Garden #Gardening #GardeningLife #GardeningTips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE-0QslPaqX/ | 2025/01/18 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/474472768_17988159296784100_8855508073810988810_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=OQv1HMsCmQAQ7kNvwFWy9kJ&_nc_oc=AdlL7RPDDVxAuPKvnbCjN4Qix-VnGGznI1EKbz6upSdgQpELAPp-7GApOA8vOEQjMQE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfkPlcKWOKQc1NfUX6sCqY1XK8-9K720awUx4AXwoTGxkg&oe=693C05C2 | 18/01/2025 | 218,46 | 180.297 | 3.453 | 3.380 | 159 | 3.105 | 10.097 | 56,00 | 23.242 | 4.248.635.396 | January | 2.025 | ||
| Winter Seed Sowing | Easy Winter Seed Sowing | An easy way to get native plants in your garden is to winter so seeds in plastic containers like milk jugs. We use the milk jugs to create a mini greenhouse that we set outdoors so that native seeds can go through the cold stratification period many of them require before they will germinate in the spring. it doesn’t have to be a milk jug. It can be any plastic container that has drainage holes punched in the bottom, there needs to be a lid with holes, and you need to be able to open the container to check on your seedlings. The containers also must allow some light to get through. Be sure to check what type of germination code your specific seed requires so then you can time when to set your seeds outdoors for their winter stratification time. when it’s time to set your greenhouse outside, put it in a sunny location without a lot of wind and make sure there is nothing covering the container that could block rain and snow from getting in the holes in the top. We need moisture and airflow to come in through the top of the container to keep the soil moist all winter. Follow me in the spring and I’ll do a series of videos about how to manage your seeds until they are large enough to be planted out in the ground when the soil in the ground is warm enough for planting. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. #Garden #Gardening #NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #WinterGardening #arlingtonheightsil #GardeningLife #GardeningTips | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD-BJhXuwIV/ | 2024/12/24 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/471603352_17984845850784100_5074451026854509336_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=s8dA1aQIh7cQ7kNvwFtAIfm&_nc_oc=Adn6m0lljmodxuIlESH-UJAG6n2me3uJSiKC8wu_1ELJ6-BA5LjQbCANTgVQ5hX6j5I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfluzUZp1_BixQispfVpdlML6UrROkzUwJ1lZYcUD0QZGA&oe=693BF9D4 | 24/12/2024 | 25,50 | 18.933 | 793 | 411 | 55 | 140 | 1.399 | 739,00 | 33.636 | 700.279.084 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Poinsettia Tips | Big Poinsettia Tips! | I’ve had many followers messaged me in recent weeks about how they always kill their poinsettias. Well, here are the things you need to know about this plant to keep yours, thriving through the holidays: – Poinsettias cannot handle temperatures below 50°F. You will see parts of the plant wilt and die off if they are exposed to temperatures below 50. Try to purchase your poinsettias on a day that’s warm. If it’s colder than 50° cover your poinsettias in a light sheet to keep the cold temperatures off your plant and get them in your car quickly. Keep them covered until you get them home. – Poinsettias want temperatures between 65 and 70° and they don’t want temperatures fluctuating throughout the day. So keep them away from heat sources or cold, drafting windows and doors. – Poinsettias need more moisture than most house plants. So we don’t wait for the full inch of soil to dry out before we water. We put our hand directly on the flat surface of the soil and if it feels dry, we water. – Be sure to take the plant out of the decorative foil before you water. Put the plant in the sink and thoroughly soak the roots. Wait about 10 minutes until all the excess water has drained out of the drainage holes before putting the plant back in the foil. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDpQOiOurLs/ | 2024/12/16 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/470054676_17983797065784100_2663654518011512656_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=JLwsqPvMsVMQ7kNvwHe4SZo&_nc_oc=Adk7ltMK9PwagxJ2vqmHAlrQf2JLUzU5OjDzyPF-AxUbf-CGOZKDfJvnVuxzuYKhUuk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Afl6s-n4qtgznqinrTH6tDloJ_-p9Us-uDf2abohbgbC5A&oe=693C15AC | 16/12/2024 | 15,90 | 12.960 | 530 | 115 | 39 | 118 | 802 | 619,00 | 27.408 | 357.679.899 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Christmas Tree Watering | Best Tree Watering! | Use hot water is best for the tree to uptake water in your fresh Christmas tree. Research shows that plain water with no additives is all a tree needs. Keep the base covered in water: if the bottom dries out resin will form and block anymore water being taken up into the tree. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. #christmas #christmastree #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDmp2A_u6H4/ | 2024/12/15 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/470326717_17983661528784100_3968494676782544523_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=93CQHrHYUqAQ7kNvwF2YI_w&_nc_oc=AdkpHBgybvbk9Pm3FSdoV0Rgg0SBN3CxALCZ8h0JsME8Z1qyvCqJ6sFvG7Op8Qm9rdE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfmKilln3D5yMahAVQRILyauBsrd2tLtnSNFQa7_q6Js9Q&oe=693C0FAA | 15/12/2024 | 55,86 | 48.055 | 974 | 165 | 31 | 537 | 1.707 | 355,00 | 15.470 | 731.563.872 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Biggest Christmas Tree Mistake | Biggest Christmas Tree Mistake | Make sure to take your Christmas tree stand with you to the tree lot when you buy your Christmas tree. You need to make sure that the trunk is going to fit nice and easy into your stand. If you don’t do that in the trunk doesn’t fit you’re going to need to shave off the bark and right under the bark are the cells that uptake water and keep your tree fresh indoors. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. #Christmas #ChristmasTree #Garden #Gardening #GardeningTips #GardeningLife #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDkxK05v-p3/ | 2024/12/14 | https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/470166583_17983563704784100_8176311172855508784_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=2bPb4vTlkWYQ7kNvwGBkx3d&_nc_oc=AdlzO2J58ybZXSn0giRXOq6y4OlPcTTLRMcoMD872Xp4TAV9zCVyKQmG32HdSmgaS2E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AflriGfJEaMsC0TVFRJlowfHt3QqwhjeiT4-DvQF5BuF0A&oe=693BF7FF | 14/12/2024 | 43,21 | 32.122 | 707 | 107 | 22 | 170 | 1.006 | 313,00 | 17.915 | 617.633.252 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Overwintering Perennials Indoors | Do This To Overwinter Perennials Indoors | It’s pretty easy to bring your container grown perennials indoors as long as they are not a tropical plant. We can help them survive the winter in an unheated garage with just enough water to maintain moisture for the roots of the plant. About once a week, I put my hands in the soil and check the top inch and if there’s any moisture, I do not water. Once the top inch of soil has dried out I will apply a couple of cups of water per plant. Up here in Chicago in my garage I will apply 2 cups of water about every 3 to 4 weeks. if you’re trying to overwinter a tropical plant, you’re going to need to bring it indoors and get it enough sunlight and humidity to keep your specific type of plant alive. The only way to know what conditions those plants needs is to do a little research online. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. #Garden #Gardening #GardeningLife #GardeningTips #WinterGardening #zone6garden #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfUOOFvDOc/ | 2024/12/12 | https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/470072403_17983278866784100_1596910438632028150_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=WnZYGsGx4T0Q7kNvwHS29Aq&_nc_oc=Adlzdry-8e2fuqm2kaqMYMRYiufLgYtlB7oPfIVoa9wJzRcHEmqJmcDtKecnoS6fezc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfkUdUkI1qdMuUCZNucEjS4ueAiM0asyLWeJaneg0Lmbqw&oe=693C10B4 | 12/12/2024 | 26,36 | 19.567 | 733 | 174 | 72 | 81 | 1.060 | 542,00 | 24.081 | 495.710.182 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Holiday Centerpiece | Easy Holiday Centerpiece | Here’s an idea for a holiday centerpiece using those beautiful amaryllis blooms. A wide bowl of any kind will do. Put in a few inches of room temperature water, snip those flowers off and lay the back of the flower on top of the water. You could also do this with some beautiful lilies, which are easy to find at most grocery stores or your local florist. #Garden #Gardening #DIY #Amaryllis #WinterGardening #IndoorGardening #ArlingtonHeights #GardeningLife | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDaIscqP6Q-/ | 2024/12/10 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/469914382_17983032254784100_8788528047603115729_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=CpL58AU-pC8Q7kNvwG8G4Bt&_nc_oc=Adny0FOqIS5rfZBP3Ct8due2rEsxxdKR10knOXNRL8f61OB7kFWl4485RckgiErTOHM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfnvpUsGA2HQwFsar_mgfvdXjfmEpMzYpxU2Hs4btzUxdA&oe=693BFFC4 | 10/12/2024 | 12,64 | 10.868 | 218 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 249 | 229,00 | 8.956 | 98.751.790 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Direct Sowing Native Seeds | Direct Sow Native Seeds Now | Now is a great time to direct sow native seeds. We want to wait until temperatures are consistently cold to make sure that some seeds don’t germinate. If we had done these in October when it was still quite warm out, some seeds may have germinated and they would not have had enough time to hard enough before the winter cold. Make sure to check the germination code for your particular seeds because there are some very specific patterns that need to happen for these seeds before they will open. In this video I’m doing prairie smoke which takes 60 days of cold moist stratification period. That means the seed needs to be moist and very cold for 60 days before it will germinate in the spring. Also note on the package of prairie smoke that this particular seed does best when it’s direct sown in the ground. #Garden #Gardening #GardeningTips #GardeningLife #NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #seedstarting #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDXjia2v6pU/ | 2024/12/09 | https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/469818758_17982910985784100_7442586896614829531_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=Hj6wFMQ6o6AQ7kNvwGxkhsJ&_nc_oc=AdmGmDi_nfr7T10IJmPnENRabuzZswamhsjMLQFELa5r9R7O752QGO0iOgjYJjwCCvE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_Aflz2IbVt3094rPWs2b00Ey54MysIVXoJgXX5Yz8C9K0zg&oe=693BFB60 | 09/12/2024 | 14,01 | 10.957 | 604 | 133 | 40 | 39 | 816 | 745,00 | 26.981 | 307.911.799 | December | 2.024 | ||
| Cutting Back Flowers | Cutting Back Flowers | If you’re growing an amaryllis bulbs indoors this winter it’s a good idea to cut the entire stock back when all of the blooms have faded on that stem. This keeps the plant from wasting energy on that stem now that it is complete. Make sure not to damage any other stocks where the flowers have not bloomed yet or any leaves. I think it’s a great idea for everyone to have a pair of garden snips or garden scissors around for making cuts like this where we don’t want to damage the other plant tissue. I use the brand Felco and my favorite snips in my Amazon shop are on sale today December 8 at 40% off. These make a great gift to yourself 😉 or to any of the gardeners in your life! I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live 30 miles from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live close to me. I have helped gardeners all over the United States and Canada, with all experience levels, improve their knowledge and skills to achieve the garden of their dreams and do it with their own two hands. From designing your beds to plant selection and pruning, flowers to vegetables, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com. #Garden #Gardening #WinterGardening #GardenTools #GardeningLife #GardeningTips #arlingtonheightsil | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDVD1xgPzcK/ | 2024/12/08 | https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/469862437_17982787967784100_307385018077298410_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=XLzBcB_lUwYQ7kNvwHdBWSo&_nc_oc=AdneqKhTGLfp70DLVSszBW2jXZwSgazAz7z27dNi0UmKtX1-DYJCs0X0ZlZsfOnEILQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=k-xEVKgpEcTpkKnxx_ocjA&oh=00_AfmMyomaCxu8Y9XX4PXFbM9XdDjkdFJ-TfI4R4KsaQ5hdQ&oe=693BF6EE | 08/12/2024 | 20,95 | 15.549 | 514 | 114 | 22 | 47 | 697 | 448,00 | 19.036 | 316.477.392 | December | 2.024 | ||
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