… tree roots, and lack of rain make gardening a real challenge. When we choose suitable plants for difficult sites, the art of gardening suddenly becomes more successful and definitely more satisfying. Here are some ideas for demanding sites. Clay Soil Clay is made of minuscule particles that trap water around … cloth in ammonia and placing it in the entry hole. To prevent them from digging in plant pots, place a layer of smooth pebbles on top of the potting mix. And, remove fallen birdseed to avoid …
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… found only in small patches. Since several species of plants and animals rely on the prairie for survival, as this ecosystem disappears, so will they. Chicago Botanic Garden scientists … how does prairie plant reproduction happen? Three key environmental conditions must go well for prairie plants to enjoy robust reproduction: location, timing, and compatibility. Location . The plants must be at the right place at the right time with a good potential match waiting in the wings. Bees and wind carry …
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… time to give a little something back to your garden soil after it has produced so generously for you this past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate …
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… sand where temperatures range between 35 and 50 degrees. Inspect tubers during winter to check for rotted ones (discard) or overly dried ones (lightly sprinkle a little water on them). Dahlia …
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… Cards and Gifs for Mom Send mom greetings from the Garden on Mother's Day. Image Link Image Link Image Link …
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… GardenGuide Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The … path on the map indicates where you should walk, with key information pins that can be touched for more information. Best of all there are audio narratives by Kris Jarantoski, former executive vice president and …
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… deck railing. In this video, Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, shares her expert tips for planting window boxes that are visually stunning with familiar plants and flowers as the show stoppers. For the sun window box , she planted ivy geranium, dusty miller, and mini petunia. For the shade window box , she planted oxalis, tradescantia, begonias, alyssum, and fern. Here …
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… counterintuitive, but a drop of bleach will keep bacteria down and won’t harm the flowers.” Place the arrangement away from direct sunlight and heat. A fan, radiator, or forced air vent … Choose a color and let it guide the process.” Backyard Foraging Don’t overlook your garden for sources of seed heads, pods, dried leaves, and colorful stems. Red-twig dogwood or curly … to use edibles like wild thyme. And rosemary works really well in winter arrangements.” The best part? You can do this ahead of time, arranging the tablescape the night before or the …
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… Worm Composting Now that you have a worm compost bin, here are five tips for maintaining it so that the worms are happy, it does not smell bad, you don’t get fruit flies or other pests, and you get some nice compost for your yard or houseplants. View all parts Vermicomposting for Beginners view part 1 Worm … grass and pavement have created an opportunity for them to move above ground and explore a new place without drying out. Think of it as worms vacationing! Unfortunately, it is a risky venture, …
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