… Connecting Your Garden to Your Teaspoon Bees are part of every garden. Because bee populations continue to decline, and … is bee food: specifically, it provides the carbohydrates that bees need. While searching for and collecting nectar, bees spread pollen from one plant to another. This mutually beneficial … that you use on your yard and garden—such as herbicides and pesticides—can easily make their way into the nectar and pollen that the bees eat, and that ultimately reach your teaspoon. The …
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… Q. Where is the best location to plant a Japanese maple? A. Japanese maple plants, Acer palmatum , are wonderful garden plants … species are selected and they are sited in correct locations. Japanese maples prefer to be planted in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They should ideally be …
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… of golden stamens is the key feature of this cultivar. The stems are strong and do not need to be staked. This 1928 hybrid has stood the test of time due to a unique tolerance of warmer winters that makes it a favorite in southern and northern gardens … in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has a faint fragrance, at best. …
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… cottonwood ( Populus deltoides 'Siouxland') is a deciduous pyramid-shaped tree that grows to 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide. A fast-growing tree with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall, it is a male cultivar and does not produce the cottony seedpods common to other poplars. A messy tree with soft lightweight wood that breaks easily in storms, it can also be susceptible to canker. Cottonless cottonwood is best planted on large properties or in parks in moist soil along waterways. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In general, gardeners are game folks—always ready to grow a new seed, experiment with an unusual plant variety, or to give a fresh cutting a try. … a lily pad is actually a floating leaf: Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel' is sometimes grown specifically for its beautifully mottled and variegated leaves. Still, there are a few gardening ventures that … calm water so that their floating leaves can unfurl without ripping. It doesn't take much to get a waterlily started, but before you begin, you'll need to consider a few questions. We can …
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… members receive 20% discount Internationally renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei, known for the understated elegance and timelessness of the gardens he creates, will present this … shadows, views of the villa, misty air, and plantings–and through his own work, Luciano came to the realization that when he designs he is creating an atmosphere that connects our inner … and familiar into the unknown. Giubbilei was awarded the most prestigious accolade, the Best in Show award, at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2014. A book signing will follow the lecture. …
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… What better way to celebrate spring and keep kids busy than with mud? All you need is a muddy buddy, a few basic … paint. Parent Tip: If your child is hesitant to use fingers, offer a paintbrush. Once they get comfortable, suggest they dip just one finger in. You can model that behavior by doing it …
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… foliage. Most other perennials have finished blooming. Trees are going dormant and preparing to drop their leaves. But this beauty is just getting started. The only thing that isn't lovely … blooming in September or October, depending on the cultivar and the weather, and keep it up for three or four weeks or until they are wilted by frost. Some, such as Tricyrtis formosana, … to Tankersley. “I plant mine in amongst the hostas so the deer eat the hostas before they get to the tricyrtis," he says. All the shade standards are good companions for toad lilies: …
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… time during the growing season. They reproduce many times a year, and populations can easily get very large. Most do not fly, but some have small transparent wings. Damage Heavy infestations … black fungus. However, a large amount of sooty mold will interfere with a plant’s ability to photosynthesize and exchange oxygen. Treatment & Solutions Since most aphids are soft-bodied … it is important to carefully follow directions on the package when applying insecticidal soap. For additional aphids treatment recommendations, please contact Plant Information Services at …
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… and visitors alike, the zebra longwing ( Heliconius charitonius ) is native from South America to south Texas and Florida, and occasionally an immigrant can be found as far north as Nebraska! … One very interesting thing about these beauties is that they roost communally in groups of 25 to 30 butterflies. In the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition, they tend to use the same branch night … so it’s a super fun addition to our butterfly family. You’re sure to see some on your next visit to Butterflies & Blooms. Zebra longwings rest together on their favorite branch. A trio of …
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