… This cactus grows to about 1 foot in height with bright indoor light and moderate moisture conditions. When it blooms it produces showy …
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… This evergreen tree grows to a height of 5 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen and is …
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… This specimen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms in July and …
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… can take up permanent residence outside. Most bulbs prefer a good commercial potting soil with some added organic matter and sand. Plant the bulbs shallow, 1 inch below soil level, except for tuberous begonias, which are only partially covered with soil. Crowd the bulbs closely in a heavy container able to withstand windy weather. Correct watering is critical with bulbs. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch (unless otherwise specified). Bulbs rot in …
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… from winter winds. The canes of climbing roses can also be laid on the ground and covered with approximately 6 inches of garden soil to protect them for the winter. Winter protection … English roses, like the David Austin roses, should be cut to knee height after several days with temperatures in the teens. Mound 12 inches of composted manure or lightweight garden soil … chicken-wire cages. If we have not had the required low temperatures by Thanksgiving, proceed with the winterizing anyway. Shrub roses can be pruned for shape but generally do not require any …
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… reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and weaken as the … each section in full sun at the same depth it was planted before, water well, and top dress with an organic balanced fertilizer. Insufficient sunlight: Most Narcissus prefer full sun, … by adding organic matter to the soil twice a year, or by mixing a slow-release fertilizer with the soil above the bulbs. Take care not to place fertilizer directly on or below the bulbs. …
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… amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, and others, for holiday blooms. Continue to fertilize orchids with very dilute orchid fertilizer until they set flower buds. Monitor orchid foliage to be sure … Plant bulbs in wide, shallow pots in a soilless mix. Large bulbs are planted side by side with just their tips showing. Little bulbs are planted with ½ inch of mix covering them. Water well and place pots in a refrigerator, cold frame, …
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… that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from Europe led to the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and … Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used bare or with enhancements such as paint, glitter, or batting to provide shape interest or simulate … can be placed in vases for color and/or shape interest. Dried tall grasses, especially those with prominent seedheads, are also a source of engaging forms. Weeping branches and woody vines, …
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… Deep pinkish red (with purple undertone) flowers are produced in sprays originating near the tip of the long cane … relatively high humidity, and a root media that dries out in between watering. Fertilize with diluted liquid feed containing trace nutrients. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
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… continues blooming for close to six months. This Latouria, or New Guinea-type orchid, is white with dark purple nectar guides. Like most Latouria orchids, Roy Tokunaga requires a brightly lit environment (not direct sunlight) with relatively high humidity, and it must be kept well-watered, but not soggy. This host of … for Chicago-area homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
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