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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 …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description: Spotted on Evening Island, the barn owl is rarely seen in this region now. Historically, however, they were more common. That's when Illinois was covered with pasture land. This nocturnal owl is known for its heart-shaped face, and its acute listening skills come in handy for hunting …
    Type: Birding
  • … shaded locations with moist soils. The spent flowers drop off on their own, meaning there is no need to deadhead. This plant is insect and disease resistant. Its parent species are native to Florida, which explains their …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Eagle Rock Virginia pipevine is derived from a plant native to the shaded forests of eastern North America. It is a small clumping plant with medium green arrow-head shaped leaves and bears showy pipe-shaped …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and black stems complete the ornamental characteristics of this cultivar. Fragrance in dahlias is very rare and the chocolate scent is carried in only one species that was only recently moved to the genus Dahlia from Cosmos . …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Oncidium Twinkle 'Red' is a miniature orchid packed with flower power. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. Each flower is a blend of cherry red, light pink, and creamy white. If you wish to recreate this, try …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Album White Catawba Rhododendron is considered an ironclad vigorous grower with medium-sized leaves. In late season, pale lilac … 2½ inches high with green clashes in the throat. This rhododendron tolerates sun and wind, and is beautiful in a border or as a specimen near the house. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ‘Coral Carpet’ is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a maximum height of approximately 6 inches under full … and early summer it produces pink and white blooms that are attractive to butterflies. It is also resistant to deer. The plant can be used as a ground cover. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … moderate moisture conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant pink blooms. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border as well as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … May through October it produces fragrant pink blooms that attract birds and butterflies. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant