… full bloom underneath the pines on the second Japanese Island. A stunning sight, this is the best bloom staff can recall in years (2012). At the tip of each branch a truss of flower buds open to display double pink flowers with a silvery center a week or so before the PJM cultivar. In the … pH values are too high. When this happens certain nutrients, like iron, become unavailable for the production of metabolites necessary for healthy growth. This typically shows up as …
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… Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. White flowers appear in … clump-forming shrub may reach a maximum height of 3 feet. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… the same vase-shaped, arching habit and abundant white flowers but in a size more suitable for many home gardens. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… out at 4 feet in height, this phlox attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It was selected for breeding and propagation by Karl Foerster, gardener to the Dutch royal family. This perennial is best grown in full sun or near the edge of wooded areas where they can benefit from good air …
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… hybrid rugosa rose ( Rosa 'Morten') produces clusters of red flowers ranging in size from five to 15 blooms on a 6-by-8-foot bush rose. This rose does best when planted in full sun and moderately fertile soil. The wrinkled leaves are moderately … are salt tolerant (the species grows along the shoreline in Asia); thus they are perfect for use along Chicago-area roadways that are subject to wind-blown spray or runoff from de-icing …
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… Your herbs are flourishing, but you know the first frost is about to hit. How can you bank up herbal flavor and save it to enjoy all winter long? One popular and simple method for preserving herbs is to infuse them into vinegars — a simple way to keep herbs at their summer's peak of flavor. A few dashes of herbal vinaigrette can liven …
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… Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ is a medium to large, vase-shaped, deciduous tree, typically growing to 60-80 feet (less frequently to 130 … by Dutch elm disease that species trees are no longer considered to be viable selections for landscapes. Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ reportedly has excellent resistance to Dutch elm … tall. Non-showy, small green flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Flowers give way to single-seeded, wafer-like samaras (each tiny seed is surrounded by a flattened …
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… have a very distinct shape, branching out in a unique manner. Lilium tsingtauense is native to China and Korea where the edible bulbs may be cooked and served in ways similar to potatoes. Although these bulbs are rarely available commercially, but their unsurpassed grace and beauty make it a lovely addition to the garden. It loves full sun but will do well in partial shade. It will tolerate hot summer …
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… of Wisconsin Arboretum because of its strong horizontal branching, which is relatively unusual for amelanchiers. It produces abundant white flowers in spring, bird-friendly blue-purple berries … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… Cole's Select serviceberry is notable for somewhat thicker, glossier foliage than other named hybrids and excellent red-orange fall … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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