… large amounts of snow from branches so as not to break limbs, especially terminal growth on trees or shrubs which can permanently disfigure the plant. Never attempt to remove frozen ice on branches or loosen branches frozen to the ground. Proper pruning to remove multiple leaders or … chances of snow load damage. Examine your shrubs in mid- to late winter to determine the need for pruning. …
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… Large white flowers with rounded pink tips surround a large, reddish, dark brown eye on the lip. Clusters of flowers are produced at each node on the upright canes. 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 …
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… developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the 1950s. Its showy flowers are reddish purple on the outside and white on the inside. The group as a whole is characterized by good floral display and bloom timing … reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
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… Dolchica spirea is notable for its cut-leafed foliage, which emerges purple-red and becomes more green as the season … from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These versatile shrubs bloom on new wood and may benefit from rejuvenation pruning in March prior to the emergence of new … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
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… Gold Rush spirea is notable for its golden foliage and low spreading habit. The Spiraea japonica species includes the … from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These versatile shrubs bloom on new wood and may benefit from rejuvenation pruning in March prior to the emergence of new … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
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… White Gold Japanese spirea is notable for its white flowers atop yellow foliage. The white blooms are highly unusual within the … from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These versatile shrubs bloom on new wood and may benefit from rejuvenation pruning in March prior to the emergence of new … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
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… is more user-friendly, certainly deserves its rising popularity — and serious consideration for your garden. With a smaller, more pleasing form than its red-fruiting relative, the … at an Iowa site. The plants there suckered freely — a trait that may be desirable, depending on the location. Although studies note that chlorosis may be a problem in alkaline soils, no symptoms were detected on any of the specimens here at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where soil pH can reach 8.5. The …
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… The brilliant blossoms are those of butterfly milkweed or butterfly weed—curious common names for Asclepias tuberosa , which isn’t a weed at all. A more suitable name might be “butterfly … ‘Gay Butterflies’ (with orange, red, and yellow flowers). Like common milkweed, the flowers on butterfly weed are lightly fragrant. A Magnet for Monarchs A member of the milkweed genus … butterfly weed is a host plant for the female monarch butterfly, which may lay its eggs on the underside of the leaves. Monarch caterpillars, milkweed beetles, milkweed bugs, aphids, …
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… Q. My small aquatic garden is beautiful, but there is too much algae on the water surface. How do I get rid of it? A. A small amount of algae in water gardens is a … too frequently, their uneaten food will encourage algae. If your pond contains too many fish for the volume of water, you will probably need a pumped filtration system. A brand new pond … is achieved among plants, fish and scavengers. Be sure your pond contains enough plants for its size, particularly the submerged aquatics known as oxygenators. They absorb nitrates from …
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