… in breeding efforts and the uniformity of plants and floriferousness is attributed to a doubling of the number of chromosomes (tetraploid). Plant in full sun in average soils and water enough to establish the root system and plants will thrive for the remainder of the season, even in heat and drought. Cut for fresh flowers or dead head …
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… Aurora Koreanspice viburnum is a cultivar of V. carlesii noted for its red buds, which turn deep pink and open to very fragrant white flowers. The fall foliage color is a dull wine red. Viburnum is a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that is well-suited to the home landscape due to its range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… with an appetite. Without proper animal management techniques, your garden may become a buffet for a whole range of creatures. This class will cover most of the major midwestern animal pests, from geese to groundhogs, including some that may not be on your radar. Learn how to identify the culprit eating your plants and some simple methods for preventing and resolving …
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… and successfully. Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor at the Garden, shares soil basics for home gardeners, how to do your own soil analysis, and how to interpret the results. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for …
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… This medium-size perennial grows 2 to 3 feet tall, with handsome, large, dissected leaves that are silvery beneath. Site this plant … pink flower heads, comprised of numerous individual flowers, are quite showy; they can last for almost a month. The deeply fringed flower seems thistly in appearance. Papery bracts around flower heads can be a conspicuous feature. Native to Asia Minor, the Persian cornflower is grown for its intriguing flowers. …
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… tulip features blood-red flowers with an orange-yellow rim that opens in sunlight to reveal orange flowers with a bold golden center. This class features elongated, pointed petals … imported from there into Europe. Plant this tulip in full sun and moderately fertile soils for best results; unfortunately this class of tulips is not known for its ability to become permanent perennials in Chicago gardens. …
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… petals are ruffled provide a "crepe-paper" appearance on this historic (1935) annual. Great for cut flowers or a middle location in a flower border where the 3-foot height will fit in. Moderately well-drained soils in full sun are ideal. Avoid heavy fertilization to encourage more flowers and less vegetative growth. In very dry weather, it is prone to spider mites but otherwise pest resistant while providing a habitat for lace wing and lady bug …
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… Q. I have discovered whiteflies on a few of my indoor plants. What’s the best remedy for controlling this pest? A. An advanced infestation of whitefly is very difficult to control. When bringing a new plant into your house in the future, inspect it carefully for any signs of either the flying insect or the black sooty mold that forms on the sticky …
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… a hybrid tea and a floribunda parent). Strike It Rich has a spicy fragrance and is noted for its long, elegant, pointed buds. The deep green, disease-resistant leaves are accented with red stems. Plant this rose in full sun and provide room for good air movement to decrease the incidence of foliar diseases. Strike It Rich was a 2007 All-America Rose …
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… plants benefit from deadheading; however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for deadheading. Most gardeners do it because it aesthetically looks better when dead plant … ( Dianthus chinensis ). Deadheading can prevent self-seeding of plants that you don’t want to spread, such as clustered bellflower ( Campanula glomerata ). Don’t deadhead plants that you …
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