… bloom times. An abundance of blooms sit atop red stems with rich green foliage. Perfect for borders and cutting gardens. Although hardy to a zone 6, it may survive Chicago winters in …
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… a good accent shrub or border planting. It is easily pruned to topiary form or small size for dwarf gardens. …
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… and absolutely cover the succulent green foliage during the heat of summer. A great choice for sunny areas that have a tendency to dry out frequently. Plant in full sun, very well drained …
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… perennial from Australia by season's end. The papery colorful bracts are often mistaken for petals. Plant this perennial in full sun and in average to dry soil. The flower heads are …
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… and July on this diminutive perennial adapted to well drained soils and sunny locations. Ideal for rock garden, trough or container gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… from mid-summer up to the first hard frost. This is a moderately sized cultivar suitable for smaller gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… can be used as a pond plant. However, since it's also quite drought tolerant, it's ideal for rain gardens. It's evergreen in most climates. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… Tom Tiddens, supervisor of plant healthcare at the Garden, sees a tree or shrub declining, for example, he looks at the ground to see what's thriving. If he sees yellow nutsedge, he knows to check for poorly draining soil. The nutsedge is an indicator weed, whose presence can indicate a condition that might be a problem for your chosen plants but makes the weed right at home. If you can change the conditions, or …
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… right now, says Tim Pollak , the Garden’s outdoor floriculturist. “I like forcing tulips for Valentine’s Day,” Pollak said.“Nothing breaks the winter blues more than a pot of blooming … 1,665 pots, many of which will be displayed outdoors at the Garden come April. But right now, for a little winter cheer in your home or office, you can buy pots of tulips, daffodils, … bloom. Once they are potted and sent to stores, they quickly sprout leaves followed by flowers for a bit of instant gratification long before spring. “The Garden’s three new walk-in coolers …
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… 8) Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown Parking is per car; free for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in … bourbon, rye, scotch, vodka, and gin. Light fare and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase. Click here for menu. Distilleries Death’s Door Spirits (Vodka, Gin, White Whiskey) Templeton Rye Spirits …
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