… Biking to the Garden What if you could trade your commute by car—the honking drivers, traffic jams, and … Branch Trail to the Chicago Botanic Garden , where I work as a senior graphic designer. Life is just better when you start and end your day outside on a bike. I stopped to take a selfie, as … with picnic areas, benches, and restrooms along the well-marked trail. If you don’t go all the way to the Garden, you’ll still get a relaxing workout and nature getaway. You’ll find plenty of …
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… no appreciable fall color. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
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… on new wood so may be pruned in later winter if needed. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small, simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spiraeas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable, and …
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… Crispa spirea is a sport of the popular Anthony Waterer spirea; its pinkish red flowers are somewhat lighter … leaves. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Garden To-Do List Water judiciously Mulch matters Scout for next season Tree and Shrub Care Look for … of some annuals and perennials to encourage additional blooms and to keep plants looking their best. However, let certain dried flowerheads stand for fall and winter interest; good choices … a great month to … to dry flowers The centuries-old craft of drying flowers offers a tangible way to preserve the beauty of the garden, all year long. Find tips and techniques here, and learn …
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… Q. What lawn chores are best done in the fall? A. Fall is the preferred season to tackle turf tasks. Grass will begin to grow quickly again in response …
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… A yellow base is veined in pink on this moth orchid that seems to glow in the sunlight. Among the easiest … orchids to grow indoors they are tolerant of low light, low humidity and indifferent care. For best results grow in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and water 2 to 3 times per …
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… The warm soil and the return of autumnal rains provide good conditions for woody plants to establish their root systems before going dormant. Trees and shrubs that are already balled … are growing in a nursery, they should not be dug up and replanted until their foliage begins to change color or drop, indicating they have initiated dormancy. Evergreens need a longer lead … and should be planted no later than October 1, or in the spring. Marginal ornamental trees are best planted in spring. They include: Japanese maples, kousa and flowering dogwood, redbud, …
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… Blue false indigo features the long spikes of very blue pea-like blooms for which the genus is best known. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the …
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… of prairie surrounded by pavement and farmland. Their future largely depends on our ability to restore the prairies they evolved with—but in countless prairie restorations, the violets are … and how all these factors influence genetic diversity—things get complicated. “As we developed best practices for reintroducing violets, we started thinking about all these missing species and … and let common blue violets ( Viola sororia ) grow in your turfgrass, and you’ll be on your way to creating a great spangled fritillary paradise. Learn more about gardening for butterflies. …
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