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  • … Description: This rare southern visitor is the largest warbler species in the area and is often heard before being seen. …
    Type: Birding
  • … seen during migration, this bird is found in wet habitats—most frequently the Dixon Prairie and Marsh Island. …
    Type: Birding
  • … This evergreen conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 4 feet. It is a specimen shade tree. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Orchid Glow' has magenta-purple flowers. It has an upright habit and blooms all season long from summer to fall. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Flamenco Rose' has hot pink flowers. It has a sturdy upright habit and blooms all season long from summer to fall. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … may cause allergic reaction Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … nutrients to the soil, or add them to compost heap. Rake clippings slightly if they are heavy and wet. If you are applying grass seed, do not use a pre-emergent weed killer in the same area. … lawn in mid-May if necessary. Late fall is a preferable time to fertilize. Monitor for weeds and hand pull or spot treat accordingly. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … lumber. The boxed bed is then filled with a perfect, lightweight mix of topsoil, compost, and leaf mold. Other small-space gardeners who choose containers to grow their veggies and herbs can use this same mix for their pots. Any gardener who suspects the soil is …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … can tolerate light-to-moderate shaded environments, as long as the relative humidity and temperatures remain high. In many drier home environments, it is prone to infections of … in winter. The treatment is relatively straightforward—periodically take it to the bathroom and give it a warm shower. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant