… includes flowering shrubs, small trees and climbers. Shrubs vary in size from dwarf specimens to enormous bushes. The two species native to North America are smooth hydrangea ( H. arborescens … Although some cultivars can reach a height and width up to 15 feet, a more typical size is 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. There are many new compact cultivars, such as ‘Little Lime’, ‘Bobo’ … autumn make it a valuable plant for the home garden. Plants tend to be 4 to 6 feet tall and do best in a shrub border with some shade. H. anomala ssp. petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) A …
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… May, these ornamental trees boast a variety of sizes, shapes and forms from dwarf and weeping to mounding, wide-spreading and upright. Besides the spring flowers, the display is followed again in late summer with colorful fruits, providing for two seasons of outstanding … is unknown. The Garden is home to more than two dozen crabapple cultivars. Some of the best include Donald Wyman, a consistent performer and disease-resistant cultivar that is …
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… Gordon Extensive cultivation and hybridization of more than 30 known lilac species have led to 2,000 varieties blooming from as early as the second week of May through mid-June. Syringa vulgaris , the common lilac, is the oldest lilac in cultivation and was brought to this country from Europe before 1700 by the … species and the introduction of new varieties became a seemingly endless endeavor. Some of the best hybrids were introduced by Monsieur Victor Lemoine of Nancy, France, in the 1800s. His …
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… It’s that time of year when the sun finally comes out and temperatures go up, allowing you to get some outdoor planting done. But beware the fickle Chicago spring. Perfect gardening days … be moved . If you were planning on just disposing of your empty soil bags, reuse them this way to protect your containers instead. Sherwood also recommends covering plants with old … the temperatures drop too low, the covering can freeze to the plant and damage it. Circulation is always good, so give your plants “breathing room” if you cover them. Leave some plants alone. …
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… Ever see a tree or even a weed and wonder what kind of plant it is? We’d love for you to stumble across the answer—right in front of you. Inspired by a movement … so, botanists and other plant lovers began chalking plant names on streets and sidewalks as a way to get people to appreciate the natural world and biodiversity around them. Sometimes, the …
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… We have a problem. My cat is eating my plant. Despite the fact that my prayer plant has inhabited my apartment for over a … not taste-tested any of the plants in this photo! The ZZ plant and flamingo flower are toxic to cats and normally sit safely out of her reach.) Thankfully, prayer plants are not toxic to … full list of toxic and non-toxic plants, visit aspca.org. 2. Place plants out of reach An easy way to keep plants pet-free? Put them out of reach! Place plants on high shelves or, if your cat …
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… My top pick for cool new plant species? The media has called it grotesque and compared to an eyeless worm. And our friends at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London described it as “the ugliest orchid in the world.” The not-so-pretty Gastrodia agnicellus orchid is just one of the new discoveries and developments I’ve tracked recently, as curator of the … will likely add more. Rare orchid rediscovered A Massachusetts state botanist was making his way through shrubby wetland thickets when a spot of bright orange caught his eye. In a tangle of …
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… Champlain October 17 – 25, 2026 Knossos Palace Ruins, Crete, Greece We are delighted to invite you on a truly extraordinary voyage through the Greek Isles, where the wonders of … for our members. This exclusive 7-night journey aboard PONANT’s luxury ship, Le Champlain , is designed for English-speaking travelers seeking an immersive and enriching travel experience. … of Greece’s most storied destinations. From the Bronze Age ruins of Knossos on Crete to the charming, whitewashed villages of Santorini, the medieval streets of Rhodes, and the …
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… Garden. Linework has always been a part of this garden's annual planting design, since we need to harvest what we plant often multiple times a week during the summer. The chevron pattern allows us to maintain the functionality of a garden bed while also playing with colorful vegetables and … in this pattern…which room would you choose and why? I would choose my dining room; chevron is a funky but classic pattern that I think would be great in a dining room, especially in earth …
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… has served as Head of Collections and Curator of The Morton Arboretum since 2014. There, he is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of the Arboretum’s plant … regional and national nursery industry leaders in bringing Chicagoland Grows® plant selections to market. Kim holds an M.S. in Horticulture with a concentration in Plant Breeding and Genetics … Resources and Extention at the University of Minnesota. Ernest C. Wong, Founder and Principal, site design group, ltd. (site) Founder and Principal of site design group, ltd. (site), Ernest …
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