… at ground level under brush or other protective covering. They usually leave their nests only for short times, following well-defined routes as they forage for food. Voles do not hibernate and are active all winter, often tunneling through snow to reach … near the root zone of a tree or shrub. Treatment & Solutions Removing the habitat voles seek for nesting and feeding is the best control. Weeds, dense ground cover, brush, low spreading …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This state-endangered bird is often seen hovering and diving into the lakes for fish. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this uncommon migrant and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… The Garden is open until 9 p.m. from June 1 through September 2. Click here for more information. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… A David Austin rose, bred for disease resistance and fragrance as well as repeat bloom until frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… prefer? Shake, rattle—and grow? The idea that music can help plants grow has been studied for decades, with classical music usually winning. Spotify begs to differ. The music streaming service released its Hardcore Gardening Playlist for Plants in May, inspired by research that claims plants grow better when exposed to the … hardcore rock. Wait, what? Actually, the jury is out as to whether metal is superior to Mozart for a plant-based audience. Plus, as the Garden’s Greenhouses staffers will attest, no music can …
Type: Blog
… this month, selectively prune branches from flowering trees and shrubs and bring them indoors for forced blooming. Most flowering plants can be successfully forced if they have had at least a six-week cold period. Even branches with only foliage can make interesting arrangements. For flowering plants, choose branches with plenty of fat flower buds. Prune carefully, using … color up, make final arrangements and bring into a cool room, out of direct sun. Good choices for forcing in January and February include serviceberry ( Amelanchier ), magnolia ( Magnolia ), …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look near bird-feeding stations from late fall through early spring for this erratic Garden visitor. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common nesting bird near low conifers where it prefers to build its nests. …
Type: Birding
