… Q: When and how should I deadhead and prune my roses? A: Deadheading—the removal of spent flowers—is a form of pruning. Before making pruning decisions about your roses, it is best to determine the type of rose, and how and when it blooms. Roses are divided into different types …
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… in June. Fall foliage is a colorful mix of yellow, pink, chartreuse and orange -- all on the same plant at the same time. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This cultivar is a selection … 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 …
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… Training plants is a garden art form. At its most ornamental and intricate, the art of training plants becomes topiary. Trees or shrubs can be artfully pruned into fanciful … shrubs grown either as standards or as tightly pruned topiaries. A standard is a plant trained to a single trunk or stem with a distinct shape created by its leaves and flowers at the top of … produce lush foliage and even fruit in its restricted environment. Espalier is also a creative way to grow fruit-producing trees in limited space. Parterre Tightly clipped or sheared low …
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… such as flower petals, seedlings, or buds. Botrytis first causes water-soaked brown lesions to form which are followed by a tan or gray fuzzy mold that thrives in high humidity. Botrytis is often referred to as gray mold. Damage Unopened flower buds wither … a condition where young stems rot at soil level. Treatment & Solutions Botrytis is best controlled through good cultural techniques. Site plants in well-drained soil. Avoid …
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… In 2018, the Chicago Botanic Garden hosted celebrated designer Bunny Williams of Bunny Williams Interior Design at Get Growing Weekend. We spoke to her about her potted paradise design. Q: Describe your process for designing your container. … Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’; photo by Paul S. Drobot Q: What’s the best thing about planting containers? A: What’s interesting and fun about containers is you have …
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… Summer arrives this month, and with it, the longest days of the year. As trees branch out, flowers bloom, and vegetables grow, June’s to-do list will transition from planting to maintenance tasks that encourage a healthy garden and … approximately 1 inch of water per week to keep grass green and actively growing. It is best to water early in the day, which allows grass to dry out and lessens the possibility of turf …
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… At the Chicago Botanic Garden's Butterflies & Blooms exhibition, I receive a wide variety of … features such as metallic markings by asking, “What sort of advantage would this feature give to the butterfly?” Every trait found in nature exists because it gave that individual more … of dew on a leaf in the morning or after a rain. Another theory is that the gold specs are a way of the pupae shouting, “I’m poisonous! Leave me alone or you’ll be sorry!” In the world of …
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… Q. The roots of my phalaenopsis orchid are growing over the rim of the pot. Does this mean I need to repot the plant? A. Many varieties of orchids enjoy being slightly potbound. However, if they … green tips on plump white roots the orchid not having been repotted in two to three years The best time to repot an orchid is when it has finished flowering. Choose a plastic pot (which does …
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… Kris Jarantoski Campus Garden New display garden to feature innovative landscape plan Part of the charm of the new Kris Jarantoski Campus Garden, … into the nursery and greenhouses will allow the public to see the fascinating techniques used in the art and science of horticulture. Wirtz International Landscape Architects, the noted … New display garden to feature innovative landscape plan Part of the charm of the new Kris Jarantoski Campus Garden, when complete, will be the surprise—you won't …
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… oil 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced Directions In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices. Tips Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors blend together. Be creative! Add chopped onion, crushed red pepper … black pepper 1/2 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced Directions In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. …
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