… Leopard’s bane is a perennial which originated in and has been growing in gardens for hundreds of years. ‘Little Leo’ grows 9- to 12-inches tall and produces semi-double yellow daisylike flowers from March through June and 6-to 8-inch long heart-shaped leaves. They are easy to grow in full sun or partial shade …
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… This sweetpea is noted for an amazing scent and two-tone pink flowers variously described as "deep pink wings with pale pink nose" or "cerise standards and magenta wings." Regardless, this cool-season annual will climb and clamber up trellises, shrubs, and other vines throughout the summer. Remove the spent flowers …
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… <p><em>Phlox paniculata</em> ‘ Kraftprotz ’ stands 40 – 4 5 inches tall and blooms in mid- August and September. The flowers are 1 ½ to 2 inches wide and occur in fragrant clusters. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is attractive to …
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… Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to understand spatial properties of landscape materials and how they affect design principles. Discover the components of three-dimensional spaces and how they can refine your concept design plans and construction-level drawings. A supply list …
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… Do you have hydrangeas at home and want to learn how to care for them? Learn about the most commonly planted hydrangeas in northern Illinois and techniques for pruning and caring for them in this introductory class. A Garden walk to examine the various types of …
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… prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at revitalizing your lawn. Please dress …
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… This cultivar of the native species blooms with the same white flowers in mid-spring and has the same wide tolerances for different light and soil conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. It is differentiated from the species by having a better form, bigger …
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… PEACH PERFECTION® Abelia is a new shrub with tricolor leaves that change from orange to yellow and then green as the season progresses. With white flowers and red stems, this is a beautiful plant. It requires a sunny spot in the garden and blooms from spring into fall. It grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide. Archived …
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… HUMDINGER® Little Angel Butterfly Bush HUMDINGER® series is much more compact and shorter than its counterparts. Fits well into small gardens with a rounded habit. The foliage and flowers are both fragrant. Pollinators, like bees and butterflies are highly attracted to the scent and shapes of the flowers for a great display …
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… with overlapping, slightly ruffled petals. At maturity, 'Blue River II' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid-July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds and resistant to deer. It is a great plant for sunny positions and continually moist soils. …
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