… 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 inter-veinal (between the veins) chlorosis … should be limited to liquid fertilizers that produce an acid reaction and are usually labeled for use on Rhododendrons and Camellias. The roots should never completely dry out. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appear annually in the fall and are much relished by squirrels. The white oak holds its leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not uncommon. The genus Quercus includes more … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… most lilacs finish in the springtime. BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac is a dwarf shrub notable for its periodic rebloom into August after the initial flowering in May. The blossoms are sweetly … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… icy light blue on a dense, compact plant. It is the most readily available and planted lilac for the home garden. There are more than 200 Miss Kim lilacs at the Chicago Botanic Garden. … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the common lilac was introduced in France in 1916 and is still a popular choice in the trade for its double white fragrant blooms. Like other lilacs, its blossoms attract bees, butterflies … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are pink in bud, opening to white and very fragrant. The flowers open in early May and persist for up to two weeks. The fruit is black and may persist into winter. Fall foliage color is burgundy. Judd viburnum is one of the most popular viburnums for the home landscape. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multistemmed shrubs that are well … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for the shaggy-black head and narrow-toothed bill of this medium-sized duck as it dives on the …
Type: Birding
… Description: A rare bird of marshes and sedge meadows. Look for this hard-to-find bird on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: A fairly common migrant and breeder here. Look for it in any wooded habitat on migration or in McDonald Woods in summer. …
Type: Birding
… Wednesday, September 14, 2016 TICKETS FOR HARVEST CIDER ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Autumn Brews tickets on October 13 are on sale now. …
Type: Event for Calendar
