… value into a third season. The following are all plants for full sun and well-drained soils. One cautionary note is that these plants can spread aggressively by underground stems. … Its bracts are yellow and it grows 1 to 1-1/2 feet. Cushion spurge ( E. epithymoides ) One of the most commonly grown spurges. Its profuse neon-yellow bracts punctuate the early spring …
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… only to keep fungal problems at bay. Pumpkins have been known to increase their size by almost one-third following a heavy rainstorm. Pumpkin Pests Insects can be a problem. The squash vine …
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… the seeds, rhizomes, and leaves are an integral part of the Asian diet. Interestingly enough, one of the best and most popular lotus cultivars now grown in aquatic gardens is 'Mrs. Perry D. … arrangements. Because it is such a vigorous grower, lotus requires regular fertilization. One fertilizer tablet (per gallon of soil) every two to three weeks will suffice. Although …
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… junipers? Most gardeners are familiar with the juniper, but unfortunately, familiar with just one or two forms, including the highly overused Juniperus x media 'Pfitzeriana'. There are …
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… giving them away to friends. Hostas have become so ubiquitous in shaded suburban gardens that one species, Hosta lancifolia , is actually known as "the Winnetka weed." But because they are so … Standard', and both of these varieties are wonderfully fragrant. 'Royal Standard' is also one of the most sun-tolerant hostas. Hosta ventricosa , a popular fragrant hosta that features …
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… the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center is open to the public — it's one of just a few rooftop gardens you can actually walk through, so plan a visit to learn more. A … and portions of this entire roof serve as demonstration and evaluation sites. In fact, one of the important roles of the Green Roof Garden is to expand knowledge about the types of …
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… invasive species, and other disturbances change plant and animal diversity and processes. One finding here at the Garden’s McDonald Woods revealed that replenishing diverse native plant … landscaping practices help to combat global warming by reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). How? One way is through limiting the use of lawn equipment. In addition, native plants help to reduce …
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… so basic pottery can look luxurious next to Peach Fuzz. If you’re a minimalist, stick to one kind of plant per container. If not, try combining multiple kinds of plants per pot, … but likely smaller in a container. Many hyssops are not hardy in the Chicago area, but this one is a true perennial. Just give it lots of sun and well-drained soil. Deer won’t eat this. …
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… the season. Given good weather, tens of thousands of these spring migrants may fly over in one night alone. You might not see them right away, but at dawn and dusk, they put on a great … chickadees, finches, and redpolls tend to prefer feeders that are 4 to 6 feet off the ground. (One note of caution—if neighboring cats roam your garden, do not place bird seed on the ground.) …
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… a mechanical process that pulls many pencil-size plugs of soil from an existing lawn, is one of the most important practices to keep a lawn healthy. It reduces soil compaction, increases … fertilize only once or twice a year, concentrate on the fall applications, especially the late one, since it promotes root growth and prepares grass for an early green-up the next spring. … of annual white grubs. Although homeowners may see the damage at the end of summer, this is one problem that can be treated earlier in the season. Grubs, which are the larval stage of …
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