… Variegatus Japanese silver grass is hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. The foliage is a lush green with long creamy white … species has done so well that some cultivars are invasive, particularly Purpurascens. It's best to look for late-flowering clones that will not have time to set seed. It is resistant to deer. …
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… This large shrub to small tree grows close to 10 feet tall with full sun and well-drained, moderate soil moisture conditions. In March and April, it produces showy, fragrant, pink blossoms. These give way to orange, red, and yellow apricots that attract birds (and people). This is one of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of about 30 feet with full sun to partial shade and dry to moderate moisture conditions. In April and May it produces showy, fragrant white blooms that attract butterflies. These give way in the summer to purple and black plums that attract birds. This one is good in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the conversation around healthy, organic living Other major honors: Named among the 50 Best Women in Business in Pennsylvania (1996) and a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania (1997) … the conversation around healthy, organic living Other major honors: Named among the 50 Best Women in Business in Pennsylvania (1996) and a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania (1997) …
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… much desired by birds. It has a distinctive horizontal branching growth habit that is similar to the native pagoda dogwood. This cultivar's parent, however, is native to China. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with the mature green leaves. Clustered white flowers appear in late spring and mature to black fruits which are attractive to birds Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… skin, have earned it the nickname of Taiwan peach, even though the size of the fruit is closer to a berry than a peach. The berries have the the distinctive fuzz and taste of grocery store … these woody twining vines can reach 25 feet. You'll need both a male and a female vine for fruiting. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get a better crop in full sun. A note of warning to cat owners: kiwi vine smells like catnip to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: Is there anything I should do now to prepare my roses for winter? A: Discontinue the fertilization of roses by the first week of August, … will begin to shut down for the summer and will begin the process of storing nutrients to best survive the harshness of winter. Discontinue deadheading spent flower blooms by Labor Day …
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… daily. Discover their life cycle, species found in Illinois, and their habitats. Learn the best equipment and settings to capture images of these insects with amazing detail. The first class will be held at the Garden, and the second will consist of a field trip to local hotspots for instruction and practice. In the final session at the Garden, review images and make live …
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… Japanese tree lilac is a versatile and trouble free small to medium tree. It blooms with showy, fragrant panicles of creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers give way to loose clusters of brown capsules that provide winter interest. Younger branches feature … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
