… conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 5 feet. It is a specimen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This round tree needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of 4 feet. It is a specimen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… river birch grows to heights of 40 to 60 feet. When mature, it has an oval, rounded habit and is a good choice for large areas. The flowers are not very showy; brown catkins (male flowers) release their pollen in early spring. The bark is quite handsome; it exfoliates to reveal shades from grayish-brown to cinnamon-brown inner bark. The river birch has gained considerable popularity because it is not susceptible to the bronze birch borer and is one of the most adaptable birches. The …
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… Q. What is compost? A. Compost is the result of an accelerated biological decomposition process of plants. Humus (decomposed plant material) is needed to maintain loose, well-drained soil that can be easily cultivated and promotes good …
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… densely covered in yellow daisy-like flowers with snowy white tips. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It is one of the first species of annuals to bloom in its native habitat. It is not fussy about soils, thriving even in clay, and it attracts butterflies. …
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… oregano grows 2 feet tall, thrives in adverse situations, and continues to look beautiful. It is particularly attractive when planted with whites and pinks in the perennial garden, and it blooms from mid summer through fall. It makes an especially attractive ground cover and is a good selection for poor soils and for attracting beneficial insects. Fragrant foliage complements the ornamental flowers and bracts. It is a beautiful yet tough plant for heat and drought. …
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… stems that also feature aromatic foliage. This hybrid of the native Monarda bradburiensis is a butterfly and hummingbird attractant but is not so beloved by deer. Place 'Prairie Gypsy' in full sun in moderately fertile, moist soil … plant and others to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew. Once established, this plant is more drought-tolerant. …
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… Monarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family that is is endemic to North America. The most common species are Monarda didyma (commonly known as …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'Eden's Smile' in full sun in fertile most soil where … unusually patterned purple flowers, mauve pink on the outside with darker pink centers. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has foliage that is more mildew-resistant than most. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. …
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… Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ is commonly known as creeping phlox. It blooms in mid spring to early summer with purple blue … 8 inches above the foliage which forms a mat only 2 inches high. Plant it in partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies and hardy in zones 3 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
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