… 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 … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some …
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… red flowers cover the branches from April into early summer. Over summer the foliage matures to striking buttery yellow. Then in fall, in time for Halloween, those leaves turn a "ghostly" white. </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special …
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… are magical spaces of make believe. They are miniature gardens that invite fairy friends to come and live in your world. Whether they are set at the bottom of a tree or planted in a … miniature environments promote imagination, creative play, and nurturing behaviors. Click for a larger view of this natural, homemade fairy hideaway constructed from natural materials … the garden, and the tiny movable pieces help children practice fine motor skills. Adults: Try to give a garden a makeover for each season. Making fairy furniture is a good winter craft. If …
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… ball shaped flowers are tucked in among the deep green very shiny leaves on this large shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance extends well beyond the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and …
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… This dwarf form of the native sneezeweed is known for its bright orange and yellow petals surrounding a chocolate brown central disk. It has an extended flowering season and attracts butterflies, bees, and moths to the garden. Plant in full sun in moist soils and provide space for good air movement to discourage foliar diseases. In shaded conditions the flowers lose their orange color. …
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… purple flowers and bracts are produced above the bushy well branched plants from June up to the first hard frost. Green heart shaped leaves are retained all of the way down to the ground throughout the season. Plant in full sun and well drained soils for best results. Suitable for containers on flower bed use. …
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… in mid-summer with purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce 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 … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… University of Michigan). It is considered a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce 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 … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Spanish bluebells, bulbs native to the Iberian Peninsula, come in a variety of colors. White City is snowy white, with fewer … measuring 12 inches tall are covered in dainty, bell-shaped flowers in April. They are good for mass planting and reliably hardy in the Chicago area. In its native habitat it is frequently … a canopy of deciduous trees with deep root systems like oaks that permit the two species to live side by side without directly competing for soil nutrients. By the time the trees leaf …
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… blooms in late spring with lavender flowers on 3 foot stalks. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce 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 … are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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