… above bright green leaves. Shaded locations with moist soils throughout the year are ideal for this genus. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… certain would be found in the home of any respectable witch or goblin, and are easy to care for, too! Snap! Watch a Venus flytrap snag its next meal. Our top choices are the spider plant ( … its leaves. Warning: do not let hundreds of tiny babies invade your home! Plants with a taste for flesh? Yes! Carnivorous plants need nutrients from insects and other small animals to thrive. The Venus flytrap, ( Dionaea musipula ), is well-known for its jaw-like leaves that close on unsuspecting flies. We also love the blood-red coloring on …
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… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To … Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower display. Gardeners should also remember to let leaves and stems remain … remain green, they are manufacturing carbohydrates that the bulbs will store and use as energy for next year’s growth. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To … Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower display. Gardeners should also remember to let leaves and stems remain … remain green, they are manufacturing carbohydrates that the bulbs will store and use as energy for next year’s growth. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: How do I start tomato seedlings indoors? A: To grow your own tomatoes for transplanting outdoors, sow the seeds indoors four to six weeks before the usual last frost … After all danger of frost has passed, plants should be moved to a shady area of the garden for several hours each day. Gradually increase the time the plants are exposed to outdoor conditions. This may entail moving them in and out for a period of three to seven days. After the tomatoes have been planted, be prepared to cover …
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… are included in a ten-day trip to Rome and Florence, from September 15 to 25, 2015, customized for Chicago Botanic Garden members in collaboration with Insight Vacations and Frosch Travel. Featured gardens include the Vatican Gardens in Rome—a retreat for popes since 1279—and Villa Gamberaia in the hills of Tuscany. The trip includes deluxe … Botanic Garden). A $250 per person deposit is required to reserve your spot; space is limited. For more information, call Frosch Travel at (847) 948-5300. …
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… Continue to plant deciduous trees and shrubs as weather permits. The alternate time for planting is next March, before plants leaf out. Apply 2 to 4 inches of wood chips, shredded … down their winter habitats, such as ornamental grass clumps or perennials left standing for winter interest. Protect tree trunks from gnawing rabbits by setting up 12 to 16 inches of … damaging effects of bitter, northwest winter winds. Antidessicant sprays are not recommended for routine use on broadleafed evergreens. Some gardeners have used these products on …
Type: Plant Info
… shaped flower with pink markings that resemble the face of a monkey. The requirement for consistently moist, cool, humid, well drained growing conditions makes it, unfortunately, a challenge for many homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Fountain European beech is both a weeping and columnar form of the species and thus suitable for narrow spaces in the home landscape. It is a sport or naturally occurring variation of F. … of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. How do I care for a Norfolk Island pine? A. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is commonly grown as a … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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