Grow

Autumn has arrived, and it brought with it a to-do list that you shouldn't ignore. Fall is prime time for planting, reviving a lawn and adding a splash of color. No putting your feet up just yet, said Patrick Murphy, host of GLT's Grow.

You work hard on your lawn and garden, and you deserve to reap the benefits of a beautiful landscape. But there's nasty weeds out there that are bent on invading and ruining your yard. Patrick Murphy, host of GLT's Grow, has advice for dealing with the top three weeds you don't want in your yard.

Trees are supposed to lose their leaves in fall. But when it happens in the summer time, it's not a good sign. Does that mean the end is near? Patrick Murphy, host of GLT's Grow helps a listener who fears losing a tree.

The Labor Day holiday traditionally signals the end of the summer holidays. But when something ends, something else begins. Autumn is fast approaching, and the Illinois State University Horticulture Center invites the community to come out to enjoy the fruits of their harvest and engage in traditional activities of the fall.

As young folks head off for a new school year, many of them do so in buildings with ivy covered walls. This most collegiate of plants looks gorgeous against a brick building, but it takes some work to maintain. If you're willing to put in the effort, it's worth it, said Patrick Murphy, host of GLT's Grow.

Drainage problems in your yard can cause all sorts of problems, both for your house and plants. So grab your umbrella on a rainy day and go out to your yard to check out the situation. It could save you from costly difficulties down the road.

Uptown Normal hosts not-your-average harvest festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 27 & 28. It's the Sweet Corn Blues Festival, featuring over 20 tons of fresh sweet corn and two days of live blues on the CEFCU stage.

Just like people, plants need nutrients to stay healthy. However, unlike people, plants can't do a Target run to grab a bottle of multivitamins to stay in the pink. With a sharp eye, you can maintain the health of your plants, and they'll thank you by looking great.

There's the insects we all welcome to our yards, like butterflies and ladybugs. And then there's the baddest bugs on the block that we can't bear to see invade our property. Their mission? Crush, kill and destroy your lovely plantings. If you see this ghastly trio, better act fast if you have any hope of defeating these voracious pests.

Mike in American Fork, Utah recently planted an apple tree that's developed a problem. The trunk shows the bark near the graft union is starting to crack and peel away. Is this a root stock issue, or something else?