… Iberian spirea is native to southeastern Europe and Asia. It produces clusters of white flowers on old wood in June. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Have you ever spent days tending to seeds only to find that they rot shortly after sprouting? If you want your seeds to grow into … seed germinates, the bacteria grows and infects the young seedling. Don’t worry! There is a way to save your seeds from this cruel fate. We use two methods to help prevent disease in … higher temperatures, which is why you develop a fever when you become ill. Since seeds can’t get fevers, we put them in a seed jacuzzi. For this treatment, you will need water, a warming …
Type: Blog
… Winter solstice is just around the corner—December 21 to be exact. On that day, we in the Midwest will have about nine hours of daylight. Compare that … , the stark white trunks of native sweet birch (Betula lenta) stand out on overcast days. Look for paperbark maples (Acer griseum) and Peking lilacs (Syringa pekinensis) and discover the … be cut back in early spring. So grab your coat, hat, gloves, and scarf and come out for a visit. There’s much to see. Written by Nina Koziol, garden writer and horticulturist who lives …
Type: Plant Info
… When it comes to controlling invasive plants, a little faith can’t hurt. This is particularly true for garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). We have been struggling to get this highly invasive biennial plant under control at the Chicago Botanic Garden for more than … garlic mustard at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. Wouldn’t it be great if nature offers a way to rid our region of an invasive plant that has been plaguing our natural areas for so long? …
Type: Blog
… Botanic Garden horticultural therapy session that provided a soothing break from caring for her husband, a veteran. Something as simple as potting a plant brought tears to her eyes. “I’m so appreciative because this is such a safe space and I live a life of … but not facilitated. Plus, the plants themselves inspire connections. “It’s a very organic way for conversation to start flowing, and it’s a low-stress environment already, because you’re …
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… The creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf shrub that grows to only 12 or 18 inches, but it can spread up to 5 or 6 feet. Where branches touch the ground, they'll take root. The flowers, which are borne … through late fall. The creeping cotoneaster has attractive pink flowers in spring, which give way to striking red fruits that contrast with its glossy green leaves. Autumn brings red foliage, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
