… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the stiff, rough branches. Forsythia x intermedia is a cross between Forsythia viridissima and Forsythia suspensa var. fortunei. It was found as a chance seedling in the Botanic Garden of Gottingen, Germany, in 1885. It has given rise to many popular cultivars. ‘Beatrix Farrand’ is a widely cultivated old standard, found in many …
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… Susceptible Plants Lawn grasses Description & Symptoms The annual white grub is the most common grub that causes lawn damage in Illinois. The large C-shaped, creamy white … does not feed on plants and causes no damage. Its larvae, however, cause extensive damage to lawns. Timing & Life Cycle Annual white grubs have a one-year life cycle. Adult chafer beetles are attracted to vigorously growing turf with damp soil, where they lay their eggs in July. The grubs hatch and …
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… and the flowers on my pumpkin plants dropped off. Any suggestions for next year? A. If weather is unusually rainy or cold or bee activity is limited due to improper timing of insecticides, pollination will not occur. Additionally, plants in extreme stress (due to very high temperatures, prolonged drought or other conditions) will abort developing fruit by …
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… a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today to remake a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom into something beautiful. Learn how to expertly cut dishes and incorporate glass, mirror, tile and jewelry into your mosaics. Whether …
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… This shrub typically grows to a maximum height of 5 feet with full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It has spikes of rich magenta-purple blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from early summer to early fall. It is good in a border when grown in massed plantings. It is also a popular cut flower. The plant …
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… Wintergreen Korean boxwood is more tolerant of sunlight and alkaline soils than the common bxwood. In the spring, very small … they are very fragrant. Because of their shallow root systems, they do best with a thin (1- to 2-inch) layer of mulch. This cultivar is one of the most cold hardy. It also retains its dark green color better during the winter. This round evergreen shrub grows to about 4 feet in height with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. The …
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… Sweet abelia is a Korean native shrub with pink buds opening to tubular white blooms in late spring or early … summer. The flowers are tubular, with five flaring petals that start with red buds that open to white. It is prized for its fragrance and may be used as a hedge. Glossy opposite leaves and …
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… heart-shaped which turn yellow in the fall. In early spring before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which provide early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for smaller gardens, reaching heights of only 9 to 12 feet and widths of 10-15 feet with a graceful spreading growth habit. It is a suitable …
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… nonhardy, evergreen shrub from Central America. Winter hardy in USDA zones 7 and warmer, it is used as an annual in Chicago-area gardens. Full sun in the hottest microclimates available in your garden and average soils are keys to success in the Upper Midwest. Once the plant is rooted in, you will need water only during extended droughts. It's insect and disease resistant, and is difficult to overwinter indoors because of the full sun and warm temperature requirements. Butterflies, …
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… Black Ace turtlehead is a perennial that gets its name from its dark leaves. The white flowers, which appear from July through October, are said to resemble a turtle with its mouth open but are more reminiscent of snapdragons. It grows 3-4 feet and prefers wet soil in part shade where it will attract butterflies. Native to North America, it is a host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. Cut it back in the …
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