… to think about the importance of watering wisely and efficiently. But it's not unusual for one type of extreme weather to be followed by the opposite extreme, and an extended period of … than 1 inch a week, it's time to think about providing supplemental irrigation, especially for newly planted trees and shrubs, and other long-lived plants such as perennials. Even drought-tolerant plants need up to three years for their extensive root systems to become established. Investing time and resources on the needs …
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… Join Nancy Clifton to learn a few ideas for making your own seed balls. Seed balls are small, seed-infused clay spheres used on bare soil … in urban vacant lots to grow plants in desolate open city areas, the concept can be used for anyone interested in gardening and experimenting with seeds. Clay balls can grow a mix of herbs, spring annuals and a cluster of lettuce. Learn the tools and tips for making your own seed spheres. All materials included in the class cost. Nancy Clifton, …
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… New! Start an edible garden and make it fun for the whole family. Gardening with your kids or grandkids will help forge deeper connections to … of course, having fun. Learn how and when to start your edible garden, which plants are great for beginners, and basic care tips for throughout the season. Help pass on the love of gardening and raise the next generation of …
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… of color change in some species will vary between winters. Some boxwoods that are prized for retaining their green color throughout most winters are 'Wintergreen', 'Green Velvet', 'Green Mountain', and 'Glencoe'. For more in-depth information, please refer to Plant Evaluation Notes Issue 6, 1994, Boxwoods for Northern Midwest Landscapes , by Richard G. Hawke, Coordinator of Plant Evaluation Programs …
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… into the world of plants to learn how to create stunning and sustainable plant combinations for various garden styles and conditions. Gain an understanding of plant characteristics, such as … seasonal interest, and cultural requirements. Discover the principles of combining plants for visual impact, ecological benefits, and year-round interest. Explore color theory in the garden, sequence of bloom, layering techniques, and how to select the right plants for specific sites and purposes, including attracting pollinators and creating low-maintenance …
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… tip of each leaf, creating an amazing fabric pattern like effect. Stunning. Obviously selected for its unusual foliage, it does produce from summer to fall delicate spikes of coral to salmon … flowers. This is a diminutive aloe forming clumps of rosettes only 6-8' tall. Very suitable for indoor containers or planted in groups. Only hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can only be used indoors or outside for the summer only in the Chicago area. …
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… Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Absolute Zero earth star is a favored plant for terraria for its dramatic foliage. The plant is rosette-shaped with dark brown leathery leaves with silvery bands radiating from the center of the plant. This plant is grown for its dramatic foliage as the white flowers are relatively inconspicuous. Earth Stars require …
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… flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common; new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
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… flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new … Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic …
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… bell-shaped flowers in April. 'Queen of the Pinks' has pale pink flowers. They are good for mass planting and reliably hardy in the Chicago area. In its native habitat it frequently is … systems like oaks that permit the two species to live side by side without directly competing for soil nutrients. By the time the trees leaf out the bulbs have completed their growth cycle for the year and have begun to go dormant. …
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