… garden component that retains popularity today - thanks to improved pest resistance. Plant in full sun in average soils and moderate fertility. Note flowers for use in arrangements should be staked to ensure straight stems. In very hot, dry summers, drench the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sized cattleya orchid shaped flowers, usually two or more per flower stalk begin to appear in fall and carry through early winter. The flowers originate from the creeping stem instead of … explorers. Cattleya walkeriana var. coerulea was discovered by Mr. Walker (British botanist) in Brazil and the name was published by G. Gardner in the London Journal of Botany in 1843. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! A secret world comes alive after dark, one not often seen in the Garden. In this evening workshop, a special rig will be set up to draw in some of our most unique neighbors as you explore the night. Look closely, listen deeply, and …
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… Hybridization of certain species of hydrangea has shifted them from their exclusive provenance in New England, the Pacific Northwest, and the more temperate areas of the South, to the flat … for our area, H. serrata are the lovely and delicate lacecap hydrangeas. They are smaller in leaf and flower size which makes them perfect for shady garden beds and borders. Growers, … to the long petioles of this plant. Smooth Hydrangeas These well known shrubs can be found in every neighborhood—even decades after they first became popular. Andrew Bunting, director of …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This state-threatened species is often heard, but less often seen, in shrubby areas or in the McDonald Woods foraging for caterpillars. …
Type: Birding
… This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and purple blooms in March and April. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Anyone who spends one year in the Chicago area knows how tumultuous the weather can be in spring. Climatic conditions can change from sunny and mild to blizzard conditions in a day. For outdoor photographers, this presents challenges. Learn specific ways to prepare and …
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… If not done in September, fertilize lawns with a slow-release, organic fertilizer with a 4-1-2 or 3-1-2 ratio. The final application of high-nitrogen fertilizer should be applied in November. This late treatment will help the grass to green up faster in spring. Continue to mow lawns at 2½ to 3 inches. Grass clippings may be added directly to …
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… Acacia farnesiana is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and naturalized in Australia that grows to a maximum height of 29 feet. It thrives under full sun and dry … that attract butterflies. This nonhardy plant is mostly used as a containerized specimen in Chicago and as a focal point in arid landscape or pruned informally to make a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
