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Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants. 

Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try thei...

With more time at home in 2020, people here in Chicagoland and across the country got busy working on their lawns and gardens. With the rise in gardening has come a renewed interest in sustainable gardening practices — which can provide you with the lush, invigorating, and relaxing outdoor oasis of your dreams, while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment.  Sustainable and eco-friendly gardening can mean adopting any number of practices, from avoiding chemicals that contribute to pollution, to opting for manual lawnmowers rather than gas-powered models. Broadly speaking, sustainable gardening really means adopting a mindful mindset and choosing methods, materials, and resources that can lessen your impact — and even benefit the local ecosystem. Feeling inspired to create a garden that gives back to the amazing natural world we call home? Here are seven simple sustainable gardening ideas to try out in your Chicagoland home this summer:

During a beautiful Chicagoland summer, many of us head outside, hoping to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. After all, what could be better on a sunny summer day than walking barefoot through your freshly cut lawn, or looking out at your pristine landscaping from the shade and comfort of a perfectly arranged patio?  Lawn and garden care are home tasks that become particularly important during the summer months. With less rainfall and harsher heat settling in for the season, keeping your green areas looking verdant can become more of a challenge. At the same time, keeping up your property's landscaping during the summer can be vital for helping you get ready for the tough fall and winter weather that's still to come.

Here in Chicagoland, spring is a time for celebration. The ice and snow are gone and the temperatures are rising. It's time for sunny days, cool nights — and lots and lots of rain. In our area, the spring season comes in like a lion in March, and then brings plenty of those classic April showers. Whether you love the sound of rain on the rooftop, or you'd rather stay high and dry, it's important to take steps to avoid letting spring rainfall turn into a problem for your Chicagoland property. Have you gotten your home ready for April showers? Here are five ways to prevent flooding and keep your home safe from springtime downpours:

Fall flowers are a great way to keep your yard looking great throughout autumn. Be it a planter or an entire garden, there are tons of options to enhance the color outside of your home. Use the reds, yellows, and oranges of the leaves as a basis for your color scheme. Unconventional planters can be a great addition too! Below are some suggestions of what to plant in the fall: Mums

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