… to remove invasive species and sow native plants, this natural area is slowly being reclaimed. One measure of the success so far is an increase in the number of uncommon species such as the … the view changes dramatically — water enters the scene. Of the Garden’s 385 acres, nearly one-fourth (81 acres) is water. In order to conserve water quality, we don’t use chemical … conservation continues. Environmental Protection Agency funding helped to restore this one-mile stretch that leads up to the Plant Science Center. Conservation = A Rainwater Glen At …
Type: Walks
… the mounding shade perennials. Lamium Although lamiums have been around for a long time, the one species, Lamium maculatum , is of particular interest to shade gardeners. Sometimes called … recently the subject of study in the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program. Fifty-one varieties were grown for six years and evaluated on their ornamental traits, disease and pest … need not be dark areas dominated by green. In fact, there are so many interesting choices that one can imagine a shade garden without a single solid green leaf in it. …
Type: Plant Info
… if you ask a perennial gardener what's that beautiful, double-yellow flower in his border, the one that looks like a dahlia, the response would be "the many-flowered sunflower." Sunflower … sunflower's popularity with gardeners keen on color. The annual sunflower represents only one type of sunflower. There are others, ones that are a permanent part of our native prairie …
Type: Plant Info
… enter the Garden from the Lake Cook Road entrance. On the right, you’ll see the North Lake, one of our most recent shoreline restoration projects that was completed in 2012. The restored … leaving a bonfire. If you look farther downslope, you might see another short flower, this one vibrant yellow. This plant is marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) and should not be confused … in spring. If you keep walking south, turn west at the south weir; this is one of the weirs that separates us from the Skokie River. You might hear a lot of commotion on a …
Type: Blog
… looking empty and brown? Conifers are commonly called evergreens, and "ever green" is just one of the benefits they bring to midwestern yards: many, many conifers are reliably hardy, … planting a conifer. Well-drained soil is a must: conifers don't like wet conditions. (That's one reason our Dwarf Conifer Garden is on a hill.) Conifers prefer to stay in one place—they don't like to be moved. Plan to position them according to their ultimate height …
Type: Plant Info
… Myth 5: Roses are stage hogs. The idea that roses require a dedicated garden is an antiquated one, Soulsby said. In fact, roses make wonderful ensemble players in a landscape design. “Using … climbing rose. “Climbers have been historically fussy in our area,” he says, because they die back each winter and force gardeners to train their roses all over again come spring. “This …
Type: Blog
… some fish. Any suggestions? A. When considering fish for a new water habitat, even a contained one in your own backyard, avoid introducing any that might be related to an invasive species. …
Type: Plant Info
… thoroughly before planting. Rhododendrons need to be planted high in a hole approximately one half the depth of the rootball because they are shallow-rooted plants and very susceptible to …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: Do I need more than one variety of pear tree in order for it to produce fruit? A: There are several varieties of pear …
Type: Plant Info
… such as bugleweed (Ajuga) and tickseed (Coreopsis), may benefit from frequent division every one to three years. Others, such as peony (Paeonia) and plantain lily (Hosta) may require …
Type: Plant Info
