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  • … white flowers cover the informally arching branches in May in a dazzling display that can last for weeks. This easy-to-care-for hardy shrub is forgiving of poor soils, which endears it to Chicago area gardeners. Free of …
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  • … to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a challenge for home owners to re-flower however the plants themselves can live for decades. …
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  • … and wide, with long leaves produced in a basal rosette. Sea lavender is a good filler plant for the perennial border. Small blooms develop on the multi-branched flower stalks in the summer. Pretty, tiny lavender-blue flowers hover over the foliage, providing a sea of lavender for the garden. …
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  • … This alpine currant cultivar is a dwarf (3'), dense, mounding, deciduous shrub, grown primarily for its attractive dark green, fine-textured, three-lobed leaves. 'Green Mound' is a male cultivar that will bear no fruit (this species requires male and female plants for fruit production). Inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in April. Fall color is a …
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  • … Join us on an evening bird walk through the Garden’s Dixon Prairie as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required. Binoculars are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. A map will be sent.  Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic …
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  • … to include countries both within and outside the European Union (EU). https://www.facebook.com/pg/EBHLg/about/?ref=page_internal Linnaeus Link An international collaboration between … to be a comprehensive, online Union Catalogue of Linnaean publications, facilitating research for scholars worldwide by enabling them to identify locations of titles with a single internet … to include countries both within and outside the European Union (EU). https://www.facebook.com/pg/EBHLg/about/?ref=page_internal Linnaeus Link An international collaboration between …
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  • … Our nearly 300 trees and 160 different taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to October. The collection is comprised … Our nearly 300 trees and 160 different taxa allow us to display a wide variety of trees for our visitors in two display courtyards from mid-April to October. The collection is comprised …
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  • … a rain garden generally requires less maintenance than a lawn and provides valuable habitat for wildlife. Considerations when planning a rain garden include available sun, size of desired … underground utilities, and plant variety. Keep in mind that smaller gardens have less room for variety. Also, because water only stands temporarily, rain gardens are not breeding grounds for mosquitoes. It's best to install rain gardens in full sun rather than under large trees. …
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  • … Q: Do I need more than one variety of pear tree in order for it to produce fruit? A: There are several varieties of pear that are relatively … means that they will need to have a different variety of pear tree planted nearby in order for the tree to produce fruit. However, for best fruit production, two different varieties should be planted for both self-fruitful and …
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  • … Q. I received a potted miniature rose for Mother’s Day. Can I transplant it into my garden? A. Yes, you can plant your miniature rose … Miniature roses are bushy and make a nice addition to rock gardens. They can also be useful for low edgings. Plant your miniature rose outside as soon as all danger of frost has passed. Be … per day and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. When selecting a site for your miniature rose, choose an area that receives at least six hours of direct sun each day …
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