… rings and how do we get rid of the mushrooms? A. The lawn grass circles you see are referred to as “fairy rings.” They are diseased areas characterized by lush, fast-growing grass growing in … have been removed and stumps or roots have been left in the ground to decompose. The disease is caused by fungi feeding off of decomposing organic matter below ground; they are not feeding … remedy for controlling fairy rings. Fungicides are not effective; nor are home remedies. The best option is to prevent fairy rings from occurring. Before establishing a new lawn, be sure …
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… greenhouse at the Regenstein Center. Though Ortiz dreamed of following in their footsteps to become a farmer, circumstances led him to forge a different path to honor the land and his … was food for me growing up, and for my ancestors,” Ortiz said. “For many people, this plant is just a weed. To me and my family and ancestors, it was one of our sacred foods and a staple … of his childhood in a small rural village. “As my family was part of the community, I owe my way of living and cultural and ecological understanding to that community.” His reverence for the …
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… stems. But why not grow your own cut-flower garden? You’ll save money and you only have to step outside to collect whatever you need for a vase or two. Got Sun? A little sunny spot … sow seeds directly into the soil in mid-May (after the danger of spring frost has passed) or buy a mixed flat of flowers and transplant them at that time. (Dahlias are sold as tubers or … promotes flowering. Follow the instructions on the label so that only the correct amount is used. Too much fertilizer can damage the roots. What’s growing out your windows? Besides a …
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… “There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson … start shutting down soon after Labor Day. That’s changed. “Back then, we were getting ready to pack it in,” says Tom Soulsby, senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and … the rose collection involves editing. “We had a lot of older roses that weren’t hardy or the best for a Midwest garden—hard to manage, fussy, and they got a bad rap,” Tom says. When the …
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… do I take care of it? A. Bonsai are small specimens of regular trees or shrubs trained in pots to grow into beautiful shapes. This is an ancient horticultural art form and a number of plants are appropriate for use as bonsai. … too much of a shock to put your bonsai outside without a slow period of acclimatization. The best procedure now would be to place it in your sunniest window, water when the soil is dry (this …
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… Q. I would like to grow herbs indoors this year using some of the plants from my outdoor garden. Any helpful tips would be appreciated. A. Dig the plants you want to save this month and cut back leggy foliage and flower heads. Repot the small plants in a … one cool-white bulb and one warm-white bulb. Special "grow lights" are unnecessary. Herbs do best in relatively cool rooms (60-65 degrees Fahrenheit) with adequate humidity. Because …
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… The R. J. Hilton serviceberry cultivar originated in Canada and features pink buds that open to white blooms on a tree-like form. Flowers, foliage and fruit are typical of the species. … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … 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
… or flying over with neck and legs tucked. One of the most peaceful summer scenes at the Garden is observing a great blue heron standing in one of the lakes. The great blue stands 4 to 4 1/2 feet tall and has a blue-gray back; long, gray neck; and black and white throat. The … its prey, the heron has to flip it until it's in the right position to go down the long way. The heron's throat bulges as the fish slides down. Sometimes the great blue heron's eyes get …
Type: Birding
… structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from small trees to large shrubs, 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
… tipped in pink are borne at the nodes of 1-year-old upright pseudobulbs. They grow and flower best if exposed to full sun to bright light, allowed to experience a slight drying in summer, and grown in … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
