… Dark lavender purple flowers cover this beebalm in late summer, often returning for a second flush. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… publication of Plant Evaluation Notes , highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. Press Release The Chicago Botanic Garden has released the results of … publication of Plant Evaluation Notes , highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. Press Release The Chicago Botanic Garden has released the results of …
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… March’s weather proved too cold and/or wet. April also is a good month to help emerging plants for the growing season ahead. Garden To-Do List Continue to remove garden debris left over from … material. Amend soil with compost Compost is a superb soil amendment, top dressing, and mulch for gardens, borders, and lawns. In April, work compost several inches into the existing soil. In … review what’s blooming in your garden this month. Early spring can be a challenging time for bees, moths, and other newly emerging pollinators that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This state-endangered bird is often seen hovering and diving into the lakes for fish. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this uncommon migrant and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… The Garden is open until 9 p.m. from June 1 through September 2. Click here for more information. …
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… A David Austin rose, bred for disease resistance and fragrance as well as repeat bloom until frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a live Christmas tree this year? A. A live Christmas tree cannot be kept in a heated house for more than seven days, or it will break its dormant state. If you purchase it balled and … with heavy ornaments or lit candles. A few days before New Year’s, move it back to the garage for a few days. On New Year’s Day, you can plant it outside in an already prepared hole, and be … winter to be sure it remains straight and is receiving adequate moisture. Do not fertilize it for the first year. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: I have some tulip and daffodil bulbs left over from fall planting. How do I "force" them for indoor bloom? A: If the bulbs are still dry and firm, pot them up in clean pots, using … exposed. Water the bulbs well and put the pots in a cool (40- to 45-degree Fahrenheit) spot for approximately 14 weeks. When the bulbs begin to sprout, move the pots into bright but still … this process. As long as the foliage remains green, it is continuing to manufacture food for the bulb. If you remove it prematurely, you run the risk of depleting the bulb’s energy. …
Type: Plant Info
… the soil surface, what type of plants you are watering and whether or not it rained that week. For herbaceous plants, water must seep down only 6 to 8 inches. Woody trees and shrubs, which … per foot over a one-hour period. As an experiment with the water pressure, turn the hose on for one hour and then actually dig with a spade in different areas and see how far down the water … record of how deep the water seeped in the different garden areas, and let that be your guide for future waterings. In general, plants require one inch of water per week, spread throughout …
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