… From May to June it produces greenish-white blooms. Its dense habit makes it a good candidate for a hedge. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… In the summer and early fall, it produces deep blue and purple flowers blooms. It is fit for a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… sun in moderately rich, well drained soils and permit to reseed to provide replacement plants for this often short lived perennial. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… flower heads to 4 inches across and attracts butterflies. This rather coarse plant is good for the wild, woodland garden. It grows to 5-feet tall. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… in spring. This species prefers consistently moist soils and a slightly shaded environment for best flower production. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… A great container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. Long placed in the Agavaceae, the …
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… Cicadas have been out and singing for a while now. If you live around trees, you may be enjoying their late summer serenade. You … three simple eyes show up as three spots reflecting the flash from the camera. The Latin name for this cicada is Tibicen canicularis. “Canus” is the Latin word for dog. Why do you think he’s called the Dogday cicada?) …
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… depends on whether the plants are hardy or tropical. Hardy waterlilies rated cold-hardy for Zone 5 will survive winter temperatures in the Chicago area for years, providing the rhizomes do not freeze during the winter. Tropical waterlilies are zoned for warmer climates and will not survive Chicago winters. In order to keep them year after year, …
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… Q. Please advise on special winter protection for my garden plants. A. Many winter injuries common to plants in the Chicago area can be avoided … twigs, buds and many evergreens. Deer repellents are numerous and must be rotated constantly for best success. Before you prune out any brown winterkill areas on evergreens, wait until the … soon as spring arrives) to lessen the damage caused by temperature fluctuations. Monitor trees for animal damage, carefully remove snow from shrubs and protect plants from salt spray. …
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… 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 decline. Do not prune plants with berries and seedpods, … to attract and feed birds throughout the winter. Dawn and dusk are the two most active periods for bird foraging. There are many different food combinations that attract different types of … too. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for more information. … Type: Plant Info
