… Snow-in-summer is a diminutive creeping plant that works best along the edge of a flower bed or in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by other … attractive even when it isn't covered with glistening white 5-petalled flowers in late spring to early summer. It is very cold hardy and tolerant of poor soils. This plant is native to mountainous regions in Europe; in the pink family, it is related to carnations. …
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… A showy late-summer garden plant, it grows up to 2' tall. Fringed blue ray florets are 4" in diameter and surround the central disk, creating … flowers, lasting from July until frost. Illinois gardeners should mulch this plant in winter to protect it from the cold. Stokes' aster, native to the southeastern United States, is distinguished by its handsome evergreen foliage, but its flowers are really its best feature. Perennial with evergreen leaves …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. As plants in my garden begin to green and produce new growth, I've noticed that some of my evergreens are very brown. Is this … not need pruning. Brown foliage will eventually fall on its own, or it can be trimmed. One way to minimize or prevent winter burn in the future is to make sure the plants are well hydrated … of horticulture Tim Johnson . Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for more information. …
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… Native to tropical eastern Africa in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique, the fringed hibiscus ( Hibiscus … schizopetalus ‘El Capitolio’) in its red form is the original red "poodle flower," with 3- to 4-inch blooms that flower in the upper leaf axils of the tall plant." Schizo" means split or … 8 feet tall in a large pot, although they can be trimmed to the size desired if they start to get too big. Hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 11, the fringed hibiscus attracts birds and butterflies and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… soils, and reduced water during winter dormancy. It will need a cool period in winter to produce the best flower production. Straight white thorns are most obvious on younger branches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Natal lily ( Clivia miniata ) is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family native to damp woodlands in southern Africa, where they grow in the forests of Kwazulu-Natal, Eastern … dark green, strap-shaped leaves arises from a fleshy underground stem, forming a perfect foil for its masses of beautifully colored flowers. Unfortunately, in many areas of its natural … to no water during the winter. Although it is one of those rare plants that actually blooms best if slightly potbound, its roots are perennial, and the plant resents root disturbance (which …
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… Do not fertilize lawns in summer. Early fall is the best time to apply a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer. During drought or times of water conservation, turf will go … will remain alive with only 1 inch of water. Mow grass at a high level in hot summer, 2½ to 3 inches. Grass clippings can be left on the lawn and gently raked to avoid clumping. Avoid …
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… It will work well in perennial borders, containers and in partial shade as a groundcover, and to avoid leaf scorching, it is best if grown in part to full shade. 10 inches wide by 14 inches tall at maturity, summer flower spikes will increase …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rose was released by the famous Barbier firm in 1900 and features light yellow buds that open to very pale yellow to cream double flowers produced in clusters. It blooms heaviest in mid-June and will produce sporadic blooms throughout the rest of the summer. Described as a rambler, it is best planted where it can be tied into a support to the long stems or among large shrubs or low …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What sort of spring care should I provide for my roses? A. April is the appropriate month for some basic and necessary pruning. Pruning … for good overall plant health. Timing is important. Begin pruning when dormant roses begin to leaf out in the spring. It is best to wait until temperatures moderate and wide fluctuations are not predicted before …
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