… Q: Every winter the snow damages some of my shrubs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? A: A heavy snow load caused by excessive amounts of …
Type: Plant Info
… The seedheads and foliage of most ornamental grasses are attractive left uncut. Sometimes it is beneficial to leave perennials such as Chrysanthemum and Stachys uncut throughout the winter …
Type: Plant Info
… Globe’ are recommended for Illinois. Sets may be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. For green onions, the sets should be placed upright about 1 inch apart and …
Type: Plant Info
… or pruners, make an angled cut and remove 1 inch from each stem. Make this cut while the stem is under water. Cutting on an angle increases the surface area for water intake. Add floral …
Type: Plant Info
… Dolchica spirea is notable for its cut-leafed foliage, which emerges purple-red and becomes more green as the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Neon Flash Japanese spirea has neon-red, long-lasting flowers. Fall foliage is burgundy. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… paused for a very long moment before responding. Clearly, her answer would have weight. “It is the single most outstanding donation in my tenure as director,” she replied. …
Type: Blog