… or even a hedge. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ever wished those beautiful summer hydrangea blooms could stick around a little longer, good news—they can. With the right timing and by learning a few simple techniques, drying hydrangeas … can be a rewarding way to enjoy them well into fall and beyond. Find the Perfect Moment for Picking The most important step in drying hydrangeas is knowing when to cut them. “The best … the plant, which means they’ll hold their shape and color better once you bring them indoors for drying. For hydrangea varieties that bloom in colors, such as pink, blue, purple, red, …
Type: Blog
… is often heard, but less often seen, in shrubby areas or in the McDonald Woods foraging for caterpillars. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this classic grassland species in the Dixon Prairie. Like many grassland birds, the …
Type: Birding
… to a height of 1 foot with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is grown for its foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… evergreens Rodent or animal damage Indoor Plant Care Winter houseplant TLC Monitor houseplants for infestation Holiday Plant Care Caring for a live Christmas tree Caring for poinsettia plants Grow an amaryllis bulb Maintaining a rosemary topiary Bonus Give the gift …
Type: Plant Info
… time, a sad collard green—from its pot into the trash. The mess, and the funeral, is for a good cause though. Today, I bravely enter new territory: My neighborhood garden center, … care preferences, and age. An Excel spreadsheet, you guys. This man is not messing around. For the likes of me, Wheatley recommends a more forgiving collection of starter plants. For those of us new to this plant parenting thing, starter plants can survive on low maintenance …
Type: Blog
… As spring wakes up our prairies, tiny regal fritillary caterpillars begin an urgent search for young violet leaves—the only food they eat. Regal fritillary butterflies once lived in a world of endless prairies filled with violets ( Viola species) for their caterpillars. Now, they find themselves in small fragments of prairie surrounded by … violet ( Viola pubescens ) seeds. Collecting flying violet seeds When violet seeds are ready for collection, there’s a good chance they’ve already exploded out of their capsule and landed up …
Type: Blog
… Description: Look for these birds, resembling miniature Canada geese, on the lakes or lawn when they come down on …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look in shoreline habitats or mudflats for this rare migrant shorebird. Distinguish females by their colorful appearance, while less …
Type: Birding
