… Q: I have had problems with insects on my houseplants during past winters. Is there anything I can do to prevent or control them? A: The first step is to keep insects out of the house by carefully inspecting any plants before bringing them into your home. This is especially important for plants that have spent the summer outdoors. If insects are found, isolate the affected plants …
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… red buds that open to white flowers. Its orange fruit in the fall persists into winter. This cultivar is highly rated for disease resistance by the University of Illinois Extension. Crabapples are small flowering …
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… Running With Scissors phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it has proven to be a super-charged … of flower power, vigor, and durability. The 1-inch-wide, light to medium-violet flowers—large for a moss phlox—are produced for four to six weeks. …
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… Join us for a seated, slow-paced birding experience. Rather than walking around the Garden in search of … you will observe and identify the birds surrounding or passing by the Kleinman Family Cove. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Seating is available at the …
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… Letter of Expectation Members of the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society As a member of the Chicago Botanic Garden, … of the Garden and its activities. The privilege of being a member of the Woman’s Board is offered to those who have demonstrated a desire to participate actively in support of the … attend events planned by the Woman’s Board and to take an active role in our Plant Sales. It is also important to serve on a committee. Woman’s Board events require the personal involvement …
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… The redbud crabapple is noted for its abundant, deep red buds that open to pinkish to white flowers, followed by red fruit, which are not persistent. This cultivar is reported as highly disease resistant by the University of Illinois Extension and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Red Obelisk beech is notable for its reddish purple foliage and columnar growth habit. In a good year the fall color is a … of a wide range of soils, the genus prefers consistent and moderate moisture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Chinese cork oak is native to east Asia. It is notable for its thick, furrowed bark that can be harvested commercially for cork. The leaves display an … shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Pond cypress is a beautifully conical, upright, deciduous conifer adapted to heavy wet soils and high water … example of perfectly hardy trees that only survived the last Ice Age in the Deep South. Makes for an excellent tree for urban soils with poor aeriation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… weed grows in moist areas where it can reach 5 feet or more; it has a dense, erect habit. This perennial is suitable for large-scale planting or use in a mixed border. The showy, lavender-pink flowers grow in …
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