… The American elderberry is an attractive and useful plant whose only vice is the tendency to send out runners and pop up where you didn't plant it. The cultivar 'York' is a compact selection about 6' tall. It is best paired with 'Nova' as a pollinator for better fruiting. The leaves are compound with usually 7 toothed leaflets. The light brown …
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… 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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… and white produced on tall, branched spikes from November through March. This orchid is easy to grow, but needs space, bright light, and humidity for best results. The genus name was created to identify all of the offspring of crosses …
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… Native to moors, swamps, and grasslands in central Eurasia, purple moor grass is a slow-growing plant … green foliage 12-20 inches tall that turns yellow in the fall. Purple flowers bloom on 20- to 32-inch stalks in July and August. Purple moor grass grows best in full sun with regular moisture and is tolerant of both acidic and alkaline conditions. …
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… Q. How do I know when my pumpkins are ready to harvest? If pumpkins were planted at the proper time of the year, they will be ready to harvest in October. The most obvious way to determine if a pumpkin is ripe is when it loses its green color and turns a solid-orange … the pumpkins are not close to being ripe, you can place apples around them to have them ready for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving festivities. Apples produce ethylene, which will hasten the …
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… bushes began unfurling their flower power in shades of bright yellow. " Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party. " — Robin Williams, American Actor While I’d like to party outside—sowing seeds and enjoying the spring blossoms—I’m keeping a cautious eye on the … gardeners like to wait until the end of May to plant their tomatoes to be on the safe side. Get sowing! Seeds of very hardy vegetables can be sown outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before the spring …
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… by-16-inch hardy perennial. Descended from native parents, this cultivar is well-adapted to Chicago's climate and soil. It flowers best when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. Protect the young plants from rabbits in …
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… will take up water quickly and put on a growth spurt. This type of fast growth causes the skin to crack. Tomato cracks can be avoided by applying a few inches of organic mulch around the plants to prevent the soil from becoming overly dry. The best time to water tomatoes is in the early morning. …
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… weeping willow. It could make a nice lawn specimen in California, but in northern climes is best suited to a conservatory or a container. It needs full sun to partial shade, with low humidity and well-drained soil that is kept on the dry side. It …
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… Pink to lavender 2-inch daisies cover this large, nonhardy perennial from South Africa from spring through early summer. Plant this large (up to 5 feet high) beauty toward the back of the flower beds after the danger of frost has passed, and enjoy the display. This perennial flowers best in full sun, moderate soil, and average water. In mild climates (USDA Zones 9-10), the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
