Summer gardening tips from a local horticulturist

Fungal leaf spots pose no risk but beware of Japanese beetles
Thursday, June 25, 2020
WILMETTE, Ill. (WLS) -- Summer is moving right along, and now is a good chance to check in on those gardens and planting.

Jennifer Brennan, a horticulturist at Chalet Nursery, joining ABC 7 Chicago Thursday to give some tips. Brennan's garden center is located at 3132 Lake Ave. in Wilmette.
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Gardeners should not be worried if they see fungal leaf spots on their plants, which were caused by the warm, wet spring.

But Japanese beetles do pose a risk to plants; they've been spotted in Lemont and can feed on leaves, flowers or fruit.
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