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Why you should plant perennial veggies — even this medieval one

By Kate Morgan
Mar 31, 2026 10:15 pm - The all-annual garden is a modern invention. Historically, gardens across cultures were loaded with perennials — plants that come back year after year. Why not try a few of these.
7 tasks for your April home-maintenance checklist

By Jeanne Huber
Mar 31, 2026 10:01 pm - It’s spring at last — the perfect time to get outdoors, and get busy! Taking some time to complete these maintenance tasks now can help make the coming warmer months more enjoyable.
Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 31, 2026 9:18 pm - Soil organisms keep harmful organisms in check, break down organic matter into natural fertilizer, distribute oxygen and aerate the soil to optimize water drainage. Keeping it healthy is paramount to your garden’s success.
Asbestos ceiling was not disclosed

By Barry Stone
Mar 31, 2026 8:40 pm - Q: The house we’re buying was built in 1974. Our home inspector did a thorough job, but he missed one thing. He never mentioned possible asbestos in the textured ceilings. Shouldn’t he have said something about this?
Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It’s being used outside fire zones too

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 31, 2026 8:15 pm - Using gravel and other aggregate 4 inches deep in beds and borders also helps prevent weeds from taking root, improves drainage and reduces runoff.
Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.
Don’t be too eager to dig into wet soil

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Mar 31, 2026 5:30 am - It is best to wait to work your garden’s soil until it dries, even though the early warm days may tempt you to get started in the garden. The structure of the soil can be damaged if you dig while the soil is too wet to work.
How new Fannie Mae mortgage lending guidelines may affect condo boards, owners

By Matthew Moodhe
Mar 25, 2026 1:17 pm - On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae changed their mortgage lending guidelines concerning reserve funding levels for condominium associations. These revisions will significantly impact condominium boards’ decision-making and directly affect an association’s FNMA eligibility for home mortgage lenders.
How recent weather swings might impact Chicago-area spring blooms

Submitted by Morton Arboretum
Mar 24, 2026 7:18 pm - Historical records indicate that, on average, peak spring blooms in the Chicago region can be expected to occur around mid-April to May, according to Morton Arboretum experts.
This weekend, toss your sponge — and maybe these other household items

By Stacey Colino
Mar 24, 2026 6:52 pm - You’re not the only one under your roof that’s getting older. Your stuff is aging, too. We all have products that we continue to use, even though they’re well past their prime.

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