… exfoliating bark. Plant in well drained, acidic pH, moist soils in partially shaded conditions for best results. …
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… flowers with a deep red throat. The flowers face or point slightly upright compared to other varieties producing a more attractive display. This sterile cultivar created by noted … horticulturist, David Tristan, continues to flower even when the corms become crowded – a boon for gardeners who dislike dividing clumps of bulbs. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Plant in full sun in areas that frequently dry out and get hot. Protect corms from voles, if possible. Hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the …
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… Ginkgo biloba 'Tit' is a lovely little multi-stemmed dwarf tree. It grows only to a height of 10 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has an irregular, … than most Ginkgoes and makes a very pretty small accent or focal point tree. Very nice for a small space or garden. It has the typical beautiful fan shaped green leaves in summer … to deer and is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees. Although this cultivar appears to get a little taller, it is though to be very similar, or even the same as, Ginkgo biloba …
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… roses. It's a vigorous, free-flowering climber with large cup-shaped blooms. Pink buds open to open to a dense globe of soft apricot petals, , turning to cream with touches of pink over … enjoy the heady fragrance. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer in spring and …
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… sweeter. But they're smaller and smooth-skinned so there's no peeling. This variety lives up to its name...'Jumbo.' The berries weigh up to an ounce each, making each one a two-bite snack. … Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a male variety nearby for pollination. And plan for frequent pruning and strong support...the vigorous vines are large …
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… chemicals that can leach onto nearby pavers and sidewalks. Rubber “mulch” might be good for playgrounds under swings and slides, but it’s not helpful for perennials, trees, or shrubs. … the year. Many traditional plantings have unfilled niches and open soil, allowing sunlight to directly reach the ground. Any bare soil is a welcome mat for seeds—just look at any empty lot … it can soften the bark and cause rot. Don’t pile it on! Do the Mulch Math “Plants are the best mulch,” says landscape designer Claudia West, who recently spoke at the Garden. “Filling the …
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… Field trip workshops are 45- to 60-minute investigations of NGSS-related phenomena. These are available at 10 a.m. (with a maximum of two simultaneous programs per time slot). Workshops include an indoor lunch space for your group after the workshop. Field trip workshops must be booked a minimum of three weeks … Offerings: Grades preK – K: Discovering Plants Grades How do the parts of a plant help it get the things it needs to grow? Transplant a flowering plant and get ready to take care of it at …
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… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in love with his reflection. It is a … bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las Vegas daffodil ( Narcissus 'Las Vegas') is a trumpet-style daffodil … it was introduced in 1981. The up-facing flowers come into bloom in early spring and will grow to 20 inches in height. Daffodils prefer a position in full sun and are tolerant of the heavier …
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… The male 'Arctic Beauty' kiwi vine is said to have a higher proportion of variegated leaves with bold splashes of white and pink. The female … colorful, but only she can give you the delicious kiwi berries (as long as a male's around for pollination). The berries have the the distinctive taste of grocery store kiwis, but without … for covering arbors or shading a patio. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get a better crop and more colorful foliage in full sun. A note of warning to cat owners: kiwi …
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… What’s the right kind of mulch? How much do I put down? When’s the best time to mulch? How often do I need to amend the mulch? Is mulch the best weed barrier? Great questions … stems, and bark A tree-killer: the “mulch volcano” (Image courtesy Casey Trees ) Another way tree bark can be damaged is—believe it or not—mulch itself! You’ve likely seen it widely …
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