… English yew 'Amersfoort' is a strikingly different looking yew. It prefers full or part sun, with moderate moisture and is hardy to USDA zone 5. Its un-yew like foliage has unusually short … flat dark green needles 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length. Mature size is 8 feet high by 5 feet wide, with open branching. It is a unique specimen plant that adds interest to a garden. …
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… as long as periodic deep watering is provided. It prefers full sun and partial shade. Contact with its needles may cause a rash for those with sensitive skin. During the winter, the foliage will darken to a purplish-brown. …
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… Salvia ROCKIN'® BLUE SUEDE SHOES™ salvia has almost velvety light blue flowers with black calyx. With some initial effort of regular watering and fertilizer in a sunny location, an established …
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… ‘Darwin’s Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in summer with dense terminal spikes of purple-blue flowers held above the dark green foliage. It prefers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Oriental poppies (July), or iris (late July) at this time. Fertilize spring-flowering bulbs with a granular 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 mix as new green growth emerges or when they finish flowering. … not heavily watered during their summer dormancy. Therefore do not overplant perennial bulbs with summer annuals.If botrytis blight or bud blast was a problem with peonies last year, spray newly emerging plants with an approved fungicide when the plants …
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… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of crimson. Sometimes called "dancing lady orchids," this genus adapts to … light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. The orchid family consists of a large number …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… eastern end of the Himalaya Region requires cool, moist growing conditions throughout the year with high humidity. The white pointed flag is broadly veined in green while the green petals are spotted with dark maroon as they transition to mauve (and hairs) near the tips. The pouch or cup is green and pink with dark green veins. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
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… Large pinkish-purple flowers with prominent purple spots and blotches appear in masses towards the growing tip of the single cane. In the wild, aerial roots arising along the cane intertwine themselves with surrounding vegetation to keep the plants upright when in flower. In cultivation staking is required. Bright light, high humidity and high temperatures with exceptionally well drained potting mix produce the best repeat blooms. The orchid family …
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… will feature "Four Olmsted Landscapes" Composed by prize-winner Peter Paul Olejar, along with other garden-themed pieces to celebrate. About Olmsted 200 The Garden is partnering with Olmsted 200 to present a Carillon Concert in celebration of Frederick Law Olmsted. 2022 … to promote new works for carillon. Brink began his carillon studies at Yale University with Ellen Dickinson in 2007; graduated with greatest distinction from the Royal Carillon School …
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… of sprinklers should I be using in my garden? A: There are many types of irrigation devices with distribution patterns to fit different watering needs. Hand-held devices or watering cans … plants that may require higher amounts of irrigation. Screw nozzles and pressure grips with triggers are available to distribute water in a variety of ways that range from full stream … and can be zoned for specific areas. Lawns, trees, and large shrubs are best irrigated with rotary, oscillating, or pulse-jet sprinklers. Sprinklers can be positioned so that entire …
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