… Shinyleaf spirea is native to western North America. Spiraea betulifolia is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. The genus Spiraea consists … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… prefers slightly acidic, moderately moist and fertile, well-drained soils in full sun (needed for best flowering). It can be slow to establish and may require three years or more to flower. Once …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Garden To-Do List Water judiciously Mulch matters Scout for next season Tree and Shrub Care Look for insect damage Water young … trunks. Scout the yard for next season August is a great month to plan for next year’s garden: Place small stakes in the garden bed where there’s room for alliums ( Allium spp.), daffodils ( … of some annuals and perennials to encourage additional blooms and to keep plants looking their best. However, let certain dried flowerheads stand for fall and winter interest; good choices …
Type: Plant Info
… amazing gifts: food, shelter, many medicines, even the air we breathe. And they do the same for the world’s wildlife. Indeed, all life depends on plants. The United Nations recently named … related to the National Seed Strategy, ensures we will have the right seed in the right place at the right time for restoration efforts. There are a number of seed banks throughout the … soon. You can check to see if your representative has signed on here . For more information, visit: https://botanybill.weebly.com/ …
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… The Rantings & Ravings of a Pruning Freak “When’s the best time to prune?” “Anytime!” It doesn’t matter what season you’re in because there’s always … that can be pruned. You just have to know the plant, its growth characteristics, its best time for pruning, and what your intentions are for that plant as it plays into the whole of your … with extra handles and nothing like those pictures in the gardening magazines. There is good news — you can have a shrub that looks like it came straight out of a gardening magazine by …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 … easily). Let’s make the distinction here, too, that when crushed stone or gravel is used in place of mulch, we’re really talking about a walking surface—alternative to paving—or decorative … break down or compost into smaller, organically beneficial material. But its primary benefit for trees and shrubs is threefold: To protect and optimize the root zone To protect the trunk, …
Type: Blog
… the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. A tropical forest with species of birds found no place else in the world exists on the very outskirts of the megacities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Brazil, ranked third in the world for most bird species, has more than 1,800 known species of birds. In his talk, Dr. Stotz will …
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… Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for susceptibility questions on specific species. …
Type: Plant Info
… perennials to encourage additional flowers. Allow certain dried flowerheads to remain standing for fall and winter interest, including astilbe, coneflower, globe thistle, and others. Remove … or dried stems and flower stalks of lilies by gently pulling them from the underground bulbs. Place small stakes in the garden bed where tulips, narcissus, lilies, alliums, and other …
Type: Plant Info
… flowers in the spring give way to edible berries that ripen in early summer and can be used for making pies and preserves. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
