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Give an old, tangled shrub a new start

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Sometimes a shrub needs a chance to make a fresh start. “An older bush can get so tangled and overgrown that you might think it’s beyond pruning,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “What it often needs is a particular pruning technique called rejuvenation.” To rejuvenate a shrub, cut all the stems back to within … [Read more...] about Give an old, tangled shrub a new start

Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails

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The proposed course for a trail meant to connect Will County Forest Preserve District properties in rural Crete will require the removal of multiple oak trees that could be centuries old. Keith Nowakowski, an advocate for the protection of native plants who lives near the property, said he was horrified when he saw which trees had been marked for removal. “I was really appalled … [Read more...] about Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails

Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to 5-Year, $175M Deal

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We told you the Cubs were still involved in conversations with Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman, but very few wanted to listen. Those who did — and those who didn’t — were rewarded Saturday night when Jeff Passan broke the news that the Cubs had signed Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. While I have personally been somewhat dismissive of Bregman’s potential impact, this is … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to 5-Year, $175M Deal