… Pond cypress is a beautifully conical, upright, deciduous conifer adapted to heavy wet soils and high water tables. Native to more southern regions, it is another example of perfectly hardy trees that only survived the last Ice Age in the Deep South. Makes for an excellent tree for urban soils with poor aeriation. …
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… The large yellow to chartreuse leaves of August Moon are heart-shaped and puckered, with good substance. It is a vigorous grower. This classic hosta is often used to brighten the shade garden. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… Plum colored flowers fade to creamy yellow at the center with a bright yellow stripe on the lip of this non-hardy ground orchid. Known for months of flower production, these orchids are great accents for seasonal displays with a tropical flare. …
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… reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange red to red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall …
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… reach a height of 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from orange to scarlet, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall …
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… New! Prepare for the high holidays and learn to make time-honored favorites, just like bubbe used to. Discover the secrets of pillowy kreplach, Sephardic leek patties, and flavor-packed roasted …
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… Tabernaemontana holtstii produces immense ivory to white pinwheel shaped fragrant flowers primarily during the winter months in the Chicago area. … east Africa, it desires filtered sunlight with average water and fertilizer. Amazingly hardy for a plant native to the tropics, it can tolerate temperatures at or slightly below freezing for a short period of …
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… Threadleaf coreopsis forms a loose cushion of highly dissected 2- to 3-inch leaves and grows 2 to 3 feet tall. It is a wonderful plant for a flower border. Single, yellow, daisy-like flowers, 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, are …
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… Q. What is a rain garden? A. A rain garden is a natural or constructed depression intended to mitigate stormwater. The plantings in a rain garden allow water to percolate into the soil, reducing runoff into storm sewers, reducing erosion, and protecting … a rain garden generally requires less maintenance than a lawn and provides valuable habitat for wildlife. Considerations when planning a rain garden include available sun, size of desired …
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