… VANGUARD™ elm has waxy, lustrous leaves and an upright habit. It is adaptable to extremes in soil acidity and is noted for its moisture, heat and wind tolerance. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a byproduct of hybrizations done in the 1840's on the way to developing hybrid tea roses. It is a cross between Rosa chinensis and Rosa gigantea . The flower consists of several rows of … that take on a reddish tinge as they age. If you want a showy fragrant rose in your garden, this is not a good choice. It does make for a conversation piece. The plants reach about three feet tall. Since it is not fully hardy, we …
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… Large 4- to 6-inch double white blooms are produced on long strong stems on this summer-loving annual for sunny, dry locations. Increased resistance to powdery mildew—the bane of zinnias—is a huge plus. Plant this zinnia toward the back of the flower bed so the 4-foot height does not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Your herbs are flourishing, but you know the first frost is about to hit. How can you bank up herbal flavor and save it to enjoy all winter long? One popular and simple method for preserving herbs is to infuse them into vinegars — a simple way to keep herbs at their … Set the closed jar in a warm pantry or on a sunny windowsill for three to four weeks. After this time, taste the vinegar to make sure it is strong enough, strain it into decorative bottles …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 these dependable and …
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… This species of bladdernut from the eastern Caucasus region is grown for its very fragrant white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Milk 'n Cookies boneset is derived from a north American native plant. Its name refers to the milky white flower heads … soil and would be well-suited to rain gardens and pond edges. It also makes a wonderful plant for a mixed border blending especially well with native plants such as grasses. The flowers are … for both their visual interest but also for food and shelter for wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mexican bush sage has been used in our autumn landscapes for several years. Although it is a shrubby perennial of coniferous forests in Mexico, the Garden … can be taken and the plants are rooted again for the following year's display. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… bluebells, bulbs native to the Iberian Peninsula, come in a variety of colors. Dainty Maid is rosy pink with a hint of lavender and dates back to 1944. Flower spikes measuring 12 inches tall are covered in dainty, bell-shaped flowers in April. They are good for mass planting and reliably hardy in the Chicago area. In its native habitat, it is frequently … have completed their growth cycle for the year and have begun to go dormant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
