… A. It’s not too early to think about the holidays if you are considering a living balled- and-burlapped or container holiday tree this season. Successful transition of the tree from … longer than seven to 10 days at most. It should be placed in a cool room, away from drafts and warm air vents. When selecting your tree, take its size and weight into consideration. The … survive after planting. For suitable winter-hardy varieties, please contact Plant Information Service at 847-835-0972. …
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… of the Gulf of Mexico. Extending from the northern hills of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas, the range arced southwest through the Edwards Plateau of Texas and ended in the mountainous regions of northern Mexico. At their coldest, these areas experience … north as quickly as the ice melted because many of the animals responsible for pollinating and transporting seeds or plant parts had become extinct. Members of the genus Amsonia are …
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… of exotic bulbs available for container planting. Summer-flowering annual bulbs are colorful and unique choices for containers. These include bulbs, tubers, corms, rhizomes such as lily of … ), elephant ears ( Colocasia ), calla lily ( Zantedeschia ), peacock orchid ( Acidanthera ) and tuberose ( Polianthes). By starting these tender bulbs indoors, they will have a head start … outside. Most bulbs prefer a good commercial potting soil with some added organic matter and sand. Plant the bulbs shallow, 1 inch below soil level, except for tuberous begonias, which …
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… spring. The climbing hydrangea ( Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris ) grows to 50 to 60 feet and only requires pruning to keep it within its boundaries. Prune in early March. The smooth hydrangea ( Hydrangea arborescens ) flowers on new wood and should be pruned down hard to 1 foot in early March. This species propagates itself by … the ground by midseason. The bigleaf hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla ) flowers on old wood and should be pruned shortly after it flowers. Gardeners should not wait too late into fall …
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… Of all the flowering shrubs and trees, the most evocative of spring is Magnolia. An ancient woody plant, with a fossil record that dates back 100 million years, magnolia has a simple but large and showy flower structure, with six or more tepals (neither petal nor sepal) spiraling in whorls. White and pink flowers are well known, but there are yellow, purple, and wine cultivars, plus …
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… trees make excellent outdoor warm-weather container plants. Most are hardy to 30 degrees and do quite well when provided with warmth, humidity and full sun. To successfully overwinter these plants indoors, take the following precautions: In … for insects before bringing them indoors. Continue to watch carefully for signs of aphids and scale. Lightweight oils and insecticidal soaps will help control these pests. Move the plants …
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… 'Blue Ice' is an Amsonia cultivar known for its compact habit and darker blue flowers. Its popularity has grown steadily since its introduction. Shorter than … stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow … from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes more than 20 varieties and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their …
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… perennial herb, with succulent, very juicy stems that arise from a fleshy rhizome or corm and reaches a height of 20 to 25 feet. The huge, smooth, paddle-shaped leaves can grow as large as 8 feet. They number from 4 to 15 and are arranged spirally around the stems. They unfurl upward and outward at the rate of one per week in warm conditions. The flowers first appear as large, …
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… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer 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 … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… Flourish: The Garden at 50 is four-plus months of experiences, art, and, yes, joy. Every other weekend through September, you are invited to engage in our … August 27 & 28 Mucca Pazza Experience the genre-bending musical combination of marching band and theater at various pop-up performances throughout the weekend. Saturday: Heritage Garden at … Nature Pop-up See a nature-based improvisational installation by artists Annie Asebrook and Heather Hancock. All Weekend: At the Lakeside Garden crabapple walk. September 24 & 25 …
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