… blooms two to three weeks ahead of the more frequently seen tall bearded iris. A perfect plant for the front of the flower border or to use as a border. Miniature iris require the same growing … rhizomes must be planted so that they are on top of the soil with the roots anchoring it in place. Iris rhizomes planted too deeply will result in plants with a lot of foliage and no …
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… Performance by Joey Brink In 2021, the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) sponsored a juried carillon composition competition to create five new pieces for the Carillon in honor of Frederick Law Olmsted. This concert will feature "Four Olmsted … across the country, transforming American life and culture. His vision of public parks for all people — and their ability to strengthen communities and promote public well-being. …
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… narcissus, gazette—but all are members of the genus Narcissus —the Latin/botanical name for all daffodils. According to the American Daffodil Society, there are between 40 and 200 … holes and a saucer or tray. Fill the pot two-thirds with moistened, soilless potting mix. Place the bulbs with the narrow “necks” facing upward. You can set them closely together—touching … pebbles; small, tumbled glass balls (sold in hobby shops and dollar stores); or marble chips. Place the bulbs on top of the stones and add water until the bottom half of the bulbs are …
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… to bloom. The flowering stalk matures between 18 and 24" in height. Like other amaryllis, place flowering plants in the brightest locations in your home to discourage lodging (falling …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What is the best way to plant a rhododendron? A. When planting rhododendrons, it is important to select a variety that is winter hardy for your plant hardiness zone, based on the USDA plant hardiness zone map. The Chicago region is … amended with large amounts of organic matter. A soil pH of 6 or greater, which is very common for the Chicago area, will need to be acidified by adding sulfur annually. No sulfur should be …
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… of Wisconsin Arboretum because of its strong horizontal branching, which is relatively unusual for amelanchiers. It produces abundant white flowers in spring, bird-friendly blue-purple berries … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… of southern and central Europe. It takes its name from its roundish leaves and is noted for somewhat larger flowers than the genus. In other respects, it displays the four seasons of … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… Cole's Select serviceberry is notable for somewhat thicker, glossier foliage than other named hybrids and excellent red-orange fall … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… multi-stemmed shrub version of the genus. Its smaller size makes it a more adaptable choice for the home garden, but it promises the same white flowers, purple berries and attractive fall … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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