… divided. Lemon-yellow flowers that look like buttercups are usually single but sometimes come in pairs; they bloom in late spring or early summer. The cool radiance of this showy, moisture-loving plant makes it a must for the spring garden. Well-known in England, common globe flower is becoming a favorite for American gardeners. Showy for shade …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In a discussion of ivy, it is important to distinguish between English ivy, the trailing or … well as Wrigley Field. English ivy is a truly versatile plant. It is used as a ground cover, in topiary displays, in hanging baskets, or sprawling over a windowsill as a houseplant. There are many types of ivy, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This migrant is most often spotted in any of the wooded areas of the Garden, especially in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1994. Subtropical in nature, prefers a heated greenhouse at 10 - 15 degrees Centigrade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Early autumn ushers in a welcome peacefulness to a rich and still-blooming landscape. Trees and shrubs are at their … when they change color. This time of year offers a chance to reflect on what we value in personal landscapes. Certainly at the top of the list in Chicagoland are the big shade trees. The elm, oak, and horsechestnut trees that define …
Type: Plant Info
… still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their stock in the next month or so, including the newest varieties of perennials for this year. Catalogs and … Ever-popular And no wonder: Heucheras, or coral bells, are virtually carefree and at home in sun or shade. Consider them for containers, too: it's the newest way to add color and texture …
Type: Plant Info
… ever aspired to make your own holiday light display a little more artistic? Love and Be Loved in the Linden Allée Bright Idea s in the Lakeside Gardens Firefly Spheres in the Sensory Garden Ricochet in the Lakeside Gardens We had the opportunity to talk with …
Type: Blog
… Description: Large flocks of this species are often seen in the fall and winter in fruiting trees, or elsewhere around the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Green spathes in early summer mature to red berries in late summer on this woodland plant that is native to damp locations. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
