… Cristata golden scaled male fern is also called 'Cristata the King.' It is derived from an evergreen fern native to the moist woodlands of eastern Europe and western Asia. It grows into a classic shuttlecock … or even frilly in appearance. This fern grows to about 3 feet tall and wide. This plant is best suited to moist shady areas as either an understory plant or a bedding plant and also makes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: Please advise on the best time to prune hydrangeas. A: Hydrangeas require differing pruning times; therefore, it is critical to know which type you have before you prune. In addition to using the techniques …
Type: Plant Info
… continuously throughout the summer on this hardy hydrangea. Plant this hydrangea in full sun to light shade in neutral pH, moisture-retentive soil and water during periods of summer drought for best results. One of the first pink-colored forms of the native hydrangeas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Orange Princess tulip ( Tulipa 'Orange Princess') is a double late tulip, featuring bright orange flowers with a reddish flame on the outside of … stems keep this 18-inch-tall beauty from toppling over during spring storms. Tulips grow best in sunny locations in well-drained soils that dry slightly after the foliage yellows in late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ is a medium to large, vase-shaped, deciduous tree, typically growing to 60-80 feet (less … tall. Non-showy, small green flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Flowers give way to single-seeded, wafer-like samaras (each tiny seed is surrounded by a flattened …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright oval tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange red to red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fruit early? We have an old apple tree on our property that produces pocked, rotten apples. Is there way we can help the tree produce edible fruit? A. Some fruit trees will naturally thin themselves … Often, a period of stress (a long, hot summer with very little rain) will cause a tree to abort its fruit in order to conserve energy. Apple trees require deep watering during drought. …
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… Branches ascend in a loosely pyramidal fashion as this tree grows 40 to 60 feet in height. Insignificant flowers appear together with the leaves in April and May. … trees that are superior to the American hackberry; however, because of its adaptability, it is a tough tree, good for urban areas. This native woodland tree is best recognized by its corky, warty bark and sharply toothed leaves, which are often covered with …
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… bright steel blue foliage of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Blue Moon' adds a special colour element to every garden. The short stiff branches develop into a compact ball which requires minimal shaping to keep its clean look. 'Blue Moon' can be planted as a single plant or in groups. Best planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Best grown in humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Must have moist soils that never dry out. Benefits from a regular, deep watering … hot summers. Foliage will wilt in too much sun. Needs a shaded location in the St. Louis area. Site plants in areas protected from strong winds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
