… Description: This elusive, medium-sized shorebird is known for its distinctive courtship flights at dusk in early May. It can be seen on the ground in wet …
Type: Birding
… Crab grass control can be spread on lawns in early to mid-April before weeds germinate. For severe problems, a second application might be necessary in early June. …
Type: Plant Info
… to interpretive programs and the exhibits horticulturist were struggling to find takers for the more difficult patterns, like herringbone, and asked if we could pull it off. We … on the wall and will thrive in full sun. Bio: Brook Nelson is the assistant horticulturist for the Kleinman Family Cove and Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden. Shortly after he graduated … to interpretive programs and the exhibits horticulturist were struggling to find takers for the more difficult patterns, like herringbone, and asked if we could pull it off. We …
Type: Page
… Q: I'd like to give plants as gifts for the holidays. Many gift plants are treated as short-lived houseplants because they are … and orange. Kalanchoe is a short-day plant that, much like the poinsettia, requires darkness for 16 hours per day for approximately three months to trigger flower bud production. Even though they do require a …
Type: Plant Info
… to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for deadheading. Most gardeners do it because it aesthetically looks better when dead plant … stalk down to new lateral buds. Perennials that benefit from deadheading to prolong bloom or for rebloom include spike gayfeather ( Liatris spicata ), butterfly weed ( Asclepias tuberosa ), … and create nice winter interest. Also, avoid deadheading those that provide a food source for birds during the winter months. Please email [email protected] for more … Type: Plant Info
… Select trees that are winter hardy in your region. Siting trees properly is also important. For example, woodland trees that prefer shade may be more prone to frost cracking if planted in a … inspected. Frost cracks are rarely life threatening; however, the wounds can present an entry for insects and disease. Recent studies indicate that wrapping tree trunks is not an effective technique for avoiding frost cracks. For more information on frost cracking, please contact Plant …
Type: Plant Info
… to the downy fringe present on the needle-like leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall for a pleasing effect. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dark lavender purple flowers cover this beebalm in late summer, often returning for a second flush. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the stage! It’s a rock show of iconic, popular hits not defined by decades, but by some of the best groundbreaking music of our time. Beatles to Stones, Bowie to Led Zeppelin, Aretha to Sly …
Type: Event for Calendar
… ending in red spoons surrounding a golden yellow disc. It is a strong upright grower and is best grown as a spray (none of the lateral buds are removed). Plant this mum in full sun and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
