… of sneezeweed. Tip Top sneezeweed has large yellow flowers with brown centers that are present from June through August.Derived from a sneezeweed native to Oregon and California, this plant like full sun and dryish soil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… slightly ruffled overlapping and petals. At maturity, the plant stands 4-5 ft tall and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 5 - 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Garden is open until 9 p.m. from June 1 through September 2. Click here for more information. …
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… by the machine dealer’s service department. An important precaution is to remove all gasoline from the machines, either by draining or by running the machine dry, as fuel left over the winter … and damage the machine. Finally, store your tools and machines in an enclosed space, protected from rain and snow, and separated to prevent damage from inadvertent contact. Keep metal tools off the garage floor to avoid exposure to salt water …
Type: Plant Info
… recognizable as the classic, fragrant corsage orchid. The cultivar 'Triumph' has been produced from the intergeneric hybrid (Drumbeat) between the genera Laelia and Cattleya . It blooms from May to June, is temperature tolerant, and does well in partial sun. The soil should be … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look near bird-feeding stations from late fall through early spring for this erratic Garden visitor. …
Type: Birding
… 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 … them. Fluorescent lighting also gives good results if the pots are placed 5 to 12 inches from the tubes and the lights are kept on for 12 to 16 hours per day. A good balance of lights … (60-65 degrees Fahrenheit) with adequate humidity. Because nutrients are depleted rapidly from the soil when herbs are grown in pots, fertilize every two to three weeks during active …
Type: Plant Info
… Toro magnolia is a hybrid derived from M. acuminata . Its multi-colored blossoms are creamy white and pink with red streaking. … is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared … region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes over 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the first year to establish the root system; after that, it can tolerate conditions ranging from dry soil to standing water along the edges of ponds. It is the most heat tolerant of the Siberian irises (which, as a group, perform best in cool summer climates) and can be grown from the deep South to north into central Canada. Caesar's Brother originated as a controlled … early nineteenth century that was introduced into Western gardens. 'Nigrescens' was obtained from the noted Belgian horticulturist Louis van Houtte and has been in cultivation since 1875. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an almost shrub sized 4 feet. Bluestars are considered … of many soil types. Most amsonia are native to North America, but a few of the 22 species hail from Europe or Asia. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes over 20 varieties and more …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
