… root system before going dormant in late fall. The healthiest lawns get enough water at one time to moisten the top 6 inches or so of soil. Generally, an inch of water a week is what …
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Madame Dahlia, like her name, is a very stately dame; Her family is so polite, it is a joy to meet them, quite. —Elizabeth Gordon Certain flowers can simply rescue a garden. Their beautiful blooms arise, seemingly out of nowhere, breathing new life into borders edging toward boredom. Lilies are known for such heroic abilities, as are repeat-blooming roses and late-season clematis. But for sheer …
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… soak it up. After an hour or so, empty standing water. When there are too many seedlings in one pot, grab some scissors and snip off the weakest plants at the soil level. As they grow, …
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… in winter, since the battery drains more quickly when it’s cold,” Carlson said. Pack at least one extra memory card. “Put the battery in an inside pocket for protection to help keep it at …
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The end of the growing season is often a bittersweet experience for gardeners. It signals the end of months of work—but also marks the end of the splendid time when each day offers up something new, from the bold bloom of a rhododendron to the subtle emergence of flower heads on ornamental grasses. The late-autumn and winter gardens do have their charms, and perennials can be very much a part of …
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… seed, you get what you pay for. Invest in high-quality seeds, but don't limit yourself to one type; lawns flourish with a mixture of grass types. Here at the Garden, we have found success …
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… and prairies—turning bright, open landscapes into dark thickets of buckthorn that don’t support native plants and animals. The good news? Thousands of your neighbors are pitching in to … besides buckthorn berries. How to identify and remove buckthorn on your property The number one clue you have buckthorn on your property? It’s the only green thing around in early spring …
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… Seal the container and refrigerate for 24 hours. Pour into a pitcher half-filled with ice. Add one sprig of garnish to each glass when serving. Merry Mocktail 3 1/2 oz. tomato juice 2/3 oz. …
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… seeds sit frozen in a vault at the Chicago Botanic Garden, waiting to prevent an extinction, support habitat restoration efforts, or contribute to scientific research. Dave Sollenberger, … seeds After preparation, seeds are divided—some seeds stay at the Garden and some are sent to one of three partner seed banks for backup storage. Seeds are carefully labeled and packed in …
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… and the sun is shining, it’s your lucky day, because love is literally in the air. I remember one day in the exhibition when the weather was lousy. It had been raining all morning. While the … bright sunshine. The exhibition had become a steamy hothouse. At that moment, almost every one of our 200-plus butterflies started flying. They had been waiting all morning for this. The … driving the males into a frenzy. I looked around and watched as male butterflies slammed into one another as they were in hot pursuit of a lone female. Even when two butterflies paired off, …
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