… Q: I would like to plant some peonies in my garden. Can I do it in the fall, and what tips can you offer? A: Yes, peonies can be planted and divided in the fall. Peonies are favorites for many people because they are long-lived, hardy perennials that reliably produce gorgeous, often fragrant flowers in spring. Select a full sun location for best flowering. Peony roots should contain three to five red eyes and be planted no more than 2 …
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… New! This seasonal change comes slowly to the Garden and usually requires the photographer to patiently wait for these small-scale subjects to appear. The quality of light is different in spring, when longer days are accompanied by brighter light. Learn the best perspectives for capturing nature as it reawakens. Macro/close-focusing lens and tripod are …
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… dark green, patterned in silver with deep purple veins and undersides make a striking subject for a hanging basket or trellis. In site of its common name, it is not related to begonias but to grapes. In its native southeast Asia and Indonesia it climbs trees and shrubs … are not ornamental and rarely seen. It needs very warm temperatures and high humidity for best growth. Lower light levels during winter in northern climates will cause older leaves to …
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… white upright facing flowers are spotted and then the petals rimmed in dark chocolate brown to stunning effect. Originally bred for the cut flower trade they have also proven their worth in the garden. Newly planted bulbs … flowers as the plants age in the garden. Plant in full sun to at least half day full sun for best flower production and protect from rabbits, chipmunks, deer, etc. who find the foliage and …
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… This is a deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan. It can grow to 6’ in height and 9’ in width. It blooms in late spring with four-petalled white flowers that give way to jet black berries that ripen in the fall and persist through winter. It will tolerate a …
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… Wisteria frutescens is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 30 feet. It grows under full sun with moderate water conditions. In spring, it produces large hanging clusters of fragrant, pea-like purple and lavender blooms, giving way to brown fruit in the fall. The plant can be used as a hedge with support and is resistant to …
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… This European evergreen conifer can grow to 60’ in cultivation but may top out at 200’ in the wild. It does best in colder climates and doesn’t do well south of Zone 7. It has the classic evergreen pyramid shape. It tolerates humidity well and does best in sunny locations with well-drained soil. …
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… Flowers are one of the best antidotes to the icy winds of winter, and growing a houseplant that buds and blooms inside while all is … base to prevent seed set. In spring, resume normal watering and feeding AT THE GARDEN If you visit the Greenhouses at the Chicago Botanic Garden in late winter, you can see both the yellow …
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… native species—is perfectly at home in our Chicago area soils and climate. Simply water enough to get the plants established in a sunny location. They attract a number of pollinator insects, including bumblebees and, over time, will produce clumps of up to a dozen flowering stems. …
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… successful practices and systems that dramatically increase garden productivity. In addition to better known topics such as season extension and succession planting, we will cover lesser known topics such as choosing the best cultivars for small space gardens, setting up a proper soil/fertility program, developing a crop plan, …
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