… Bergeson Compact redosier dogwood is notable for its rich, red stems in winter and its compact habit. Small white flowers bloom in late spring followed by white to pale blue drupes that appear in mid-summer and are beloved by birds. Most gardeners do renewal or rejuvenation pruning in early spring, because the younger stems provide the best color. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blend into vibrant pink with a rich magenta center on an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 12' in height. For best flower production, grow in full sun and provide moderate fertilization and irrigation during … usually keep white fly and aphid infestations under control. A native of central China, this is one of the most widely used ornamental shrubs in subtropical and tropical gardens around the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The soft pink, semi-double flowers of this alba hybrid have a bit of a wild rose look to them. And THE LADY'S BLUSH® does display the hardy vigorous nature of her ancestry. But with … with a ring of red at the base...perhaps to help guide pollinators. THE LADY'S BLUSH® is from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to bringing together the shapes and scents of … good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… than other selections of the P.J.M. grex of rhododendrons. The leaves change from deep green to a mahogany color in late fall and, in a mild winter, will remain on the plants until spring. … commonly sold rhododendrons in the Chicago area. Like other rhododendrons, this cultivar grows best in moisture-retentive, acidic soils in climates with cool summers. Water it well the first couple of years after planting to ensure that the small, fibrous roots growing near the soil surface become well-established. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feet or so, NOBLE ANTONY™ brings the beauty and fragrance of old-fashioned English roses to smaller gardens. The rich magenta flowers have the classic English form - a cup of larger … such a strong repeater one grower described it as "always in bloom." Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat … may need help fighting fungal diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nantucket serviceberry is a low growing shrub that will form dense colonies over time. It is native to the coastal plains of northeastern North America and is relatively rare in cultivation. Its … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This colorful duck is usually seen in small flocks on the lakes. It uses its wide, serrated bill to sift food out of the water. It is not a diving duck. If you see what looks like a mallard with … to breed. Shovelers can also be seen in late summer and fall at the Garden lakes on their way to their wintering grounds. An observant birder might even find a shoveler or two in winter …
Type: Birding
… associate conservation genomics scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “It’s really cool to see how there’s a cult-like following for this plant.” The scientist’s mail bins … Eats, the food and drink website, recently wrote an article headlined: “Pawpaws: America’s Best Secret Fruit.” Ohio and other states hold pawpaw festivals. The Inn at Little Washington, a … or they’re no good. That means, the plant has to be grown locally since there’s no good way of shipping them. It’s hard to find pawpaw fruit for sale locally, but a farmers’ market …
Type: Blog
… Q. For the last few years my tomato leaves have been turning brown and falling off early. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again? A. Tomatoes are often affected by fungal diseases such as … diseases. Fungal problems usually begin at the bottom of the plant and gradually work their way up. These fungal diseases can affect the leaves, fruits, and stems and can reduce fruit …
Type: Plant Info
