… flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 o 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
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… SCARLET BEAUTY® Virginia sweetspire is cultivated for its summer bloom, beautiful red fall foliage, and shade and moist soil adaptability. The … This variety is a selection from the collection of the Morton Arboretum and is notable for its cold hardiness for Zone 4. …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the … up to you. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them good …
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… by fall it's washed with red-orange. At just 18 inches tall, 'Sunset' is an ideal candidate for the front of the border, where the color show is on full display. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a bush that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just …
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… Season after season, our horticulturists come up with amazing plant combos for the beds, borders, and containers in their gardens. And season after season, we see visitors … translate easily to your own yard, garden, deck, or patio. ( Click the image of each triplet for a larger view. ) A "Wow" Trio The colors and textures of Redbor kale, dahlias, and Cherie … ornamental peppers. Even insiders at the Garden look to the entrance bed at the Visitor Center for great combo ideas. For summer, horticulturist Dan Dion planned a stellar grouping of plants, …
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… to stroll leisurely through the Rose Garden, and bear witness to more than 5,000 roses primed for their annual show of shows. Rosa 'Dainty Bess' hybrid tea rose Come Celebrate Your Event June … is often an integral part of these activities, and has always been a singular destination for out-of-town visitors, for local residents who drop in daily to see what new bud has bloomed overnight, and for …
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… horticulturist as the Rose Garden "Be brave." Tom Soulsby says it's the best advice he has for rose gardeners. As the senior horticulturist at the Rose Garden, Tom knows how to deal with … at every stage of their lives: young and old, tended and in need of pruning, healthy and not. For this month's Smart Gardener , we asked him to address a common issue that every gardener … which results in lots of fuzzy tip growth instead of full, lush canes covered in buds. Check for dead or damaged canes (you'll prune those out first) and for signs of disease or pests. Next, …
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… that often pop up in veggie garden conversations—and offer up some simple Garden strategies for facing them. #1: "I don't know where to start." Because many of us were neither taught much … Squash The back of the seed packet is a wonderful place to find information on how to plant. For most of the above, simply hoe a row, place the seeds, and cover lightly with soil. (Cucumber … Safety often comes up when it comes to soil. Worried that the sunny spot in your yard (perfect for a veggie garden) has been treated with lawn chemicals in the past? Wondering what the …
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… ethanol" and mentioned switchgrass as a possible source. The most promising cultivars for bioenergy are 'Alamo' in the deep south, 'Kanlow' for mid latitudes, and 'Cave-in-Rock' for central and northern states. If used to produce bioenergy, switchgrass will reduce the risk …
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… Why Best for the Midwest is Best for the Planet Think twice before you plant those flowers! Are they a native species that promotes healthy habits for plants and animals, or could they be an invasive species? The Chicago region has a diverse …
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