… compost to root zones of newly planted trees and shrubs. Be sure to pull mulch 4 inches away from tree trunks. Continue to water trees and shrubs, especially evergreens, until the ground has … been a problem in past winters, take precautions with valuable woody plants now. To keep deer from rubbing antlers on tree trunks, spread garden netting or snow fencing around abused trees. Creation of physical barriers is more effective than sprays. Deter rabbits and rodents from overwintering in gardens by cutting down their winter habitats, such as ornamental grass …
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… A student may prove proficiency for up to 20 percent of coursework through transcripts from outside institutions, colleges, or universities or by passing proficiency exams through the … a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. Exams should be picked up from the library desk, taken in the library, and returned to the librarian on duty when complete. … A student may prove proficiency for up to 20 percent of coursework through transcripts from outside institutions, colleges, or universities or by passing proficiency exams through the …
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… preceded by placing maternal flowers behind barriers to prevent biotic and abiotic vectors from pollinating the flowers with undesirable pollen. Also sometimes preceded by emasculating the … until the right combination of desirable traits is found without the less desirable traits from the original parent plants. As a supplement to the traditional breeding process, chemical … preceded by placing maternal flowers behind barriers to prevent biotic and abiotic vectors from pollinating the flowers with undesirable pollen. Also sometimes preceded by emasculating the …
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… The double orange flowers shade from red orange through peach from mid-June up to the first hard frost on this disease-resistant shrub rose. The colors … soils in a location that receives full sun and good air movement. Protect newly planted roses from nibbling by deer and rabbits. …
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… Snow Tower Chinese dogwood gets the "snow" in its name from the abundant large white bracts and the "tower" from the upright narrow habit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are … for their multi-season interest (flowers, fruit, foliage, or bark) and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. …
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… cheap, and every nursery carries it. To top it off, it's a native cultivar—or 'nativar'—from Illinois. "Now there are a massive number of new cultivars, new hybrids, and new series in … height. Get a good look at it just outside the Regenstein Center, in the sitting area across from the Circle Garden. The oakleaf hydrangeas: H. quercifolia The best of the best in this …
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… This perennial from South Africa needs full sun to partial shade and dry moisture conditions. From late spring to midsummer it produces lavender blooms. It belongs in a border. …
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… throats are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and humans alike. This non-hardy shrub from South Africa flowers continuously from early June up to the first hard frost - typically around mid-October in the Chicago area. … Bright light and moderately moist fertile soils are keys to gardening success. Can be dug up from the garden and held indoors during the winter months if a bright light with good airflow …
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… next spring: Check trees and shrubs for winter pruning while they are dormant. Protect shrubs from winter damage from heavy snow load or salt. Clean and sanitize garden tools. Take note of what worked and … garden to identify what to do differently next year. Take photos if necessary. Remove soil from containers. Wash and bring in clay, ceramic, and fragile containers to keep them from …
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… One of the genus of succulent plants from Africa, southwestern Asia, and Madagascar, Yemen tree aloe ( Aloe sabaea ) is among 400 species in the genus. The name “aloe” derives from the Greek word, which comes from the Arabian “allock” and the Hebrew “ahalim.” The specific epithet sabaea comes from the …
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