… Q. I would like to plant varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any … area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large … early and allow bulbs to develop a strong root system during the fall. Bulbs always look best when planted in large drifts. …
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… hybrid rugosa rose ( Rosa 'Morten') produces clusters of red flowers ranging in size from five to 15 blooms on a 6-by-8-foot bush rose. This rose does best when planted in full sun and moderately fertile soil. The wrinkled leaves are moderately … are subject to wind-blown spray or runoff from de-icing salts. A byproduct of the salt spray is the reduction in powdery mildew infections. Like many other shrub roses, this plant will …
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… Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. White flowers … clump-forming shrub may reach a maximum height of 3 feet. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Meyeri Nana spirea is a smaller, more compact version of the popular bridalwreath spirea. It features the same … flowers but in a size more suitable for many home gardens. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… away from loneliness until only her voice remained, which disappeared into the mountains to mock every sound it heard. The gods, angry at the cold and conceited Narcissus , changed him … a flower, destined to spend eternity at the water’s edge nodding at his reflection. Spring is here when the daffodils bloom Who can possibly doubt that spring is among us when the tiny … from winds out of the north and west, which can knock the plants over in spring. Bulbs do best in humus-rich, loose soil that drains quickly. Waterlogged soils cause them to rot. If your …
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… Budd’s yellow dogwood is notable for its bright yellow stems, which add winter interest to the garden. The plant … or rejuvenation pruning of this shrub in early spring, because the younger stems provide the best color. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home …
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… Delphiniums are perennials in the buttercup family that can best be described as "stately" or "majestic," producing large spikes of showy flowers from June to September. Modern cultivars, often called candle delphiniums, are derived mostly from the … are called the "bee." This cultivar produces tightly packed, dark blue flowers with a bee that is almost black. It will reach about 30 inches in height, prefers full sun or light shade, and …
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… YUKI SNOWFLAKE™ is a miniature deutzia (24" tall) notable for its abundant small white bell-like flowers as well … the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… its trade name because its abundant soft pinkish white flowers resemble cherry blossoms. It is a miniature shrub with an arching habit that may take root where the stems touch the ground. … foliage is purple bronze. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… Korean deutzia is known for the unusual texture of its first year wood. Cluster of small white flowers appear in … is dark green in summer. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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