… Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
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… by birds. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… CARDINAL CANDY™ linden viburnum was selected for its cold hardiness that is reported to be superior to the species. Its white flowers in … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… and are borne in clusters 5" in diameter. Bloom begins in early to mid-May and continues for two weeks. The fruit appears in late summer and goes through a series of color changes from … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… REDWING® American cranberrybush viburnum was selected for its densely branched form, good growth rate and attractive, red-tinted new foliage. This … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… time to consider whether they need replanting, dividing, pruning, fertilizing or a close look for insect pests. Here are some common conditions: Healthy and wilted cyclamen Cyclamen with dry … can be placed into slightly moist potting mix where they will eventually root. New plants for you or your friends. Fertilizers As flowering plants begin to produce new growth, start … ingredients, which are found in granular and water-soluble products, include nitrogen for top growth, phosphorous for encouraging flowers, and potassium for root development and …
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… devoted to gardening and no doubt spent evenings wandering her family's gardens and meadows for inspiration. There's much to be said for taking a stroll on a summer's eve at dusk. The garden becomes mysterious and ethereal. By the … to your garden. Get Glowing A moon garden near a front entry is a pleasant greeting for you and your visitors. You can plant a moon garden around a patio, balcony, deck, rooftop or …
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… of the fruits they’ve eaten. Weed ruthlessly in spring and early summer, rather than waiting for weeds to grow—they’ll be easier to remove, less likely to have spread, and won’t use up the … any garden bed—or even farm field. Get familiar with bindweed’s arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level while weeding. If the weed is already established, pull … manager recommends this trick if you’ve spotted an established vine: set up wooden stakes for it to cling to (rather than other plants); then remove the plant stake. #2: Buckthorn …
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… to look and behave the way they do. Use biomimicry concepts to create engineering challenges for students to solve human problems. CPDUs: 18, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; additional fee) …
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… bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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