… Bronzeleaf rodgersflower is native to woodlands in Japan and Korea, and unlike most Rodgersias it can tolerate boggy areas such as … time, via slow-creeping rhizomes. The large, very handsome leaves emerge bronze-green, mature to green, and turn a rich bronze red in fall. When and if it blooms, the flowers are not … and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
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… brown center. Plant 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' in average soils, and water just enough to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. It flowers best in full sun; the flowers attract butterflies and other pollinating insects to the garden. …
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… ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 feet in width before it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and October. Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or diseases in the Chicago area. …
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… Bright purplish-pink flowers cover this low (to 1-foot tall), mounding, hardy perennial from late summer through fall. Hot Stuff showy sedum ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Hot Stuff') grows best in full sun and moderate soil fertility. Songbirds are attracted to the ripe seeds in late fall through winter. Its flowering clumps don't split apart like some …
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… Native to the Midwest, 'Indian Warrior' grows 58 inches tall and 38 inches wide, with its green leaves … in the fall. The dark purple flowers appear on the stems from July through October. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and enjoys the heat. It is most effective when grouped into large drifts and makes an excellent ground cover for parks, highway medians, and prairie gardens. The genus Andropogon contains more than 200 …
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… with the dinosaurs. Its unusual fan-shaped leaves adorn this large, lovely tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most … appear in the spring. The fruit, an edible nut, is surrounded by a malodorous fleshy pulp, best described as "cheesy" or "gym-sock smelly." The fruits create a litter problem when they fall. Try to plant only male ginkgoes for this reason. Ginkgo has wonderful yellow fall color. It produces stout spurs along the …
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… The Cut-leaf Beech is best known for its deeply serrated and lance-shaped leaves. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American …
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… Many smart gardeners are also smart chefs. We devote this edition of Smart Gardener to those gardener-chefs who love the link between the horticultural and the culinary. Of the few … Too How might vanilla (beans or extract) be used in savory ways? Use vanilla paste as a glaze for chicken or fish. Roast butternut or acorn squash with a glaze of vanilla paste and butter. … 6-inch ramekins. The idea of vanilla as a savory flavor enhancer is just one delicious way of giving plants or plant parts a second look in the kitchen. Written by Karen Zaworski …
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… activities. Acquire solid gardening skills, learn a variety of techniques, and determine best management practices in the field of horticulture. Gain applicable skills in plant … and annuals, soil preparation, pruning shrubs and hedges, and control of spring weeds. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Portions of this …
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… that's consistently moist. Although it can take full sun in the North during the summer, it's best grown in containers up here so it can come indoors for the winter. In warmer southern climates, it can go in the ground, but it'll benefit from some …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
