… With its wide ivory margins around blue-centered leaves, Blue Ivory is an eye-catching medium hosta. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon' and noted as slow to mature. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… 'Holy Mole' is a large (24 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta featuring yellow-centered foliage with wide green margins. It is a sport of H . 'Guacamole'; its flowers are fragrant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Second Wind is a medium to large (4-foot wide by 2-foot tall) hosta with very dark green foliage of good substance noted for its vigorous growth rate. It is a sport of H . 'Whirlwind.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… 'The Shining' is a large (20 inches tall, 30 inches wide) hosta featuring bright gold foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a sport of H . 'Cathedral Windows' and noted for being a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… This popular medium to large hosta has white-margined foliage and is notable for its good growth rate and long growing season. Francee is considered a reliable choice for landscaping purposes. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Winterberry is an oval-to-rounded shrub with dense, twiggy branching patterns. In its native habitat, this … for fruiting, both male and female specimens must be in close proximity (one male pollinator is sufficient for four to six females). The flowers are small, white, and not ornamentally … Rich green foliage in summer turns yellow in the fall as the berries mature. Winterberry is one of our native deciduous hollies, and its striking red berries enhance the winter garden. …
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… about how many talented people collaborate to make Lightscape such a magical event. Lightscape is produced in partnership with Sony Music and creatively produced by Culture Creative. Planning … specialists, and programming and data managers all help bring the installations to life. This is the second year Chicago-based lighting designers Fiskness and Shupe have worked on Lightscape. … practical and artistic aspect to the art form. Q: What do you like best about it? A: Lighting is interesting to me because in many ways it’s supportive. It’s needed literally just to reveal …
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… are safe to walk and drive on, so life doesn't become more challenging than it already is. While personal safety is the primary concern, many homeowners are adopting snow-management practices that also protect … turn can cause salt-sensitive plants to decline or die. Salt levels build when salt-laden snow is shoveled or blown onto plants, and when poor drainage or runoff causes soil concentrations to …
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… At the top of the list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of physical labor, and true, some plants succumb and we don't know why. But most … spot might accommodate rhododendrons, azaleas, or other marginal plants requiring a special site. Examine your soil carefully. This is especially true for new homes, where much of the good …
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… Greater Catmint ‘Elfin Purple’ is a low-growing mounding perennial native to Southeastern Europe through Iran. It has aromatic … leaves and purple flowers, blooming from May through August. Growing, 12 inches tall, it is well-suited as a ground cover for the front of the border and the rock garden or use in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant