… Q. What can I do to attract birds to my garden in the winter? A. There is a great demand for food in winter as natural supplies …
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… Moth orchids ( Phalaenopsis and the closely related x Doritaenopsis ) are among the easiest for homeowner culture. Provide bright light, well- drained soils, some humidity, and small … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Something amazing is about to happen in the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden: dozens and dozens of witch hazels will … in, grow, bloom year after year, and mature into full-size plants under conditions similar to those in your own yard. Illustration: Lane, Chris. 2005. Witch Hazels. Published in … Timber Press. Portland, Oregon. p. 227. At first glance, witch hazels hardly seem candidates for tests or trials, since, as a group, they are hardy, maintenance-free, and ignored by most …
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… throughout the year, this non-hardy vine produces red and scarlet blooms that are attractive to butterflies. Plant in bright light to full sun, moisture retentive well-drained soils, and provide a trellis or other means of support for it to clamber up on. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bright orange tubular flowers are magnets for insect and bird pollinators during the summer months when the foliage intensifies to the renown burgundy and red. The thin leaves have sharp spines along their edge to deter deer and rabbits. Grow in full sun and water enough to keep the foliage turgid. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to the United States, Chelone obliqua is an upright perennial producing showy pink, purple, and … birds in the summer and early fall. It reaches a maximum height of 3 feet under full sun to partial shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal for a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… species is rarely seen at the Garden. It is distinct in its adult plumage, but difficult to identify as a juvenile. Look for it flying over or sitting on logs in the water. …
Type: Birding
… This tall (145’) tree is native to . It has no tolerance for shade, salt exposure, or air pollution, but it can tolerate strong winds. It can tolerate a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: There are so many beautiful varieties of mums at this time of year. They are supposed to be perennial, but I lose them over the winter. Is there a trick to get mum plants to overwinter? A: Hardy mums ( Dendranthema , formerly Chrysanthemum ) come … or cool basements and plant them in the spring. Allowing dead flowers and stems to remain for the winter to collect plant debris will help insulate the roots. Dead stems should be …
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… Q. Please advise on the correct time and procedure for dividing iris. A. If you want to divide bearded iris, do so after it flowers, but before … a set of leaves and healthy roots. Plant the pieces 1 inch deep, and cut the foliage down to a 6-inch fan that faces away from the planting circle. Siberian iris ( I. sibirica ) can be …
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