… rich crimson, deepening towards purple over time. The roses are packed with petals, about 110 in each one, with the classic quartered center and fragrance of old-fashioned roses. You can prune it to fit in a border, or grow it as a short climber by a door or patio to enjoy the fragrance. Rose … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give them, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that without full sun and good air circulation, even the most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Participate in this incredible annual program, the Raptors in Focus Photoshoot, an opportunity to photograph birds of prey up-close and in a natural setting. The first session will be held at the Chicago Botanic Garden to prepare you …
Type: Item Detail
… Hill' is a dwarf shrub with long thin leaves and a breathtaking display of dark pink flowers in spring. This is a low growing suckering shrub that is not fussy about soil pH, texture or moisture but does best in full sun. Because of the suckering nature, it is best planted where it can slowly increase in size without disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lance-shaped and held close to the 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 of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… gives it a layered look. It blooms profusely with white clusters of nonfragrant flowers held in two rows along the branches in May. Fall foliage color is a reddish-purple. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. This cultivar was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In a world awash with crocuses, daffodils, and early tulips, we can easily forget there are other bulbs in the world. But you'll always remember the first time you encounter a crown imperial … moist soils. The checkered snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris , actually comes in a variety of checked and solid cultivars. It's hard to grasp that this headline-grabber is …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This rare migrant is an unusual sight on Marsh Island, in the Dixon Prairie, or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation. …
Type: Birding
… Q. Is it possible to grow dwarf citrus trees indoors in the winter without a greenhouse? I have a large, sunny patio where they could spend the summer months. A. In the Midwest, dwarf citrus trees make excellent outdoor warm-weather container plants. Most are … and full sun. To successfully overwinter these plants indoors, take the following precautions: In early September, move your plants from the sunny patio to a shaded outdoor spot for several …
Type: Plant Info
