… to remove, less likely to have spread, and won’t use up the precious nutrients and water from the soil that you want your other garden plants to have. Cultivate a love of weeding—smart … as they resemble crab claws. Because crabgrass is an annual, the efficient way to prevent it from spreading is to prevent it from flowering. Cut the rosette off with a knife so it won’t self-sow. (Mowing doesn’t work, as …
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… ( Angelonia angustifolia 'PAS394032') is the first of the summer snapdragons that comes true from seed; all others are propagated by tissue culture or cuttings. From June through September, white blooms cover this nonhardy perennial from Central America. Grow it in full sun when temperatures are warm, and use only moderate …
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… the Glencoe campus and at sites throughout the region. We believe that every person benefits from plants and green spaces, and that our future depends on how well we understand, value, and … the Glencoe campus and at sites throughout the region. We believe that every person benefits from plants and green spaces, and that our future depends on how well we understand, value, and …
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… Aromatic Herbs Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the rich scent … Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the rich scent …
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… are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April through mid-November (closed in winter). Renowned landscape designer Mikyoung Kim … are new to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Nature Play Garden hills and lawn are open from mid-April through mid-November (closed in winter). Renowned landscape designer Mikyoung Kim …
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… How do the optional Colorado School of Mines (CSM) continuing education credits differ from traditional university or college credits? The optional graduate-level semester relicensure … credits offered through the CSM and described above. How do I obtain a copy of my transcript from the Colorado School of Mines? If you applied for the optional continuing education credits … How do the optional Colorado School of Mines (CSM) continuing education credits differ from traditional university or college credits? The optional graduate-level semester relicensure …
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… 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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… 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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… 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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