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  • … display in collaboration with the Science Division. Rare books, grafts, grafting knives, and more, that tell the story of grafting through the ages. …
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  • … Continue to plant deciduous trees and shrubs as weather permits. The alternate time for planting is next March, before plants leaf … 4 inches of wood chips, shredded bark, leaves, or 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 frozen completely. If rabbits, rodents, …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Continue to plant hardy spring-flowering bulbs early this month if weather and soil conditions permit. After planting, broadcast a 5-10-5 fertilizer over the soil surface and water well. If rabbits, rodents, or deer have been a problem in past, consider planting …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … divide clumps of old, nonblooming bulbs or fertilize with a 5-10-5 granular fertilizer now and again in fall. Mark the spots with small stakes for locating next fall. Gently press back any … clumps taking care not to injure emerging new leaves. Cut back to the ground all perennials and ornamental grasses that were left standing for winter interest. Prune back to 12 inches stems …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Pinch off terminal growth buds on rhododendrons to increase next year's buds. Prune all spring-flowering shrubs, if necessary, immediately after they flower. Evergreens, such as boxwood or yew, can be lightly pruned after the new growth fills in to maintain a formal …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Model Railroad Garden Model Railroad Garden Landmarks of America Train and garden enthusiasts, young and old, return year after year for the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track …
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  • … Subtly flamed petals in pink and mauve transition to almost white at the edges of the petals on this tulip whose colors …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Description: Look for this common migrant warbler it in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
    Type: Birding
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