… early migrants of spring. Later walks in May will occur during peak warbler migration. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. Alan Anderson, Chicago …
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… with a slight fragrance of old rose. The glossy evergreen leaves have a good tolerance for foliar diseases (black spot, powdery mildew). This cultivar maintains the spreading growth …
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… continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Dark green, almost black leaves provide for a dramatic effect in the landscape when flowers are present. It requires full to partial sun …
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… make an all-butter crust as well as a vegan crust. These delectable foundations pave the way for flawless pies that will satisfy a variety of guests. Emily Paster, cookbook author and …
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… It asks little more than sunshine and a little drink every once in a while in return for producing a bountiful mass of colorful flower spires from late spring into early summer. It …
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… of lavender-blue flowers from June through September. Grow it with silver or white plants for a stunning effect in the perennial border. …
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… broods is right around the center of Illinois—so Northern Illinois is part of the territory for Brood XIII, which also shows up in parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan; they last … are about 1¼ inches long, black, red-eyed, orange-veined, with clear wings, and they live for two to four weeks. Male cicadas attract females for mating by singing (vibrating their tymbals—drum-like muscles on their abdomens). Different …
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… For those who cherish their time in the garden, the thought of puttering in front of a windowsill … any other new plant in your garden. At summer's end, before you bring them back inside, check for insects or disease. If you suspect a problem, isolate the plant from your other houseplants … take stem cuttings or dig up the whole plant, cutting it down a bit before you bring it inside for beautiful contrast to all the other green in your window. Persian shield ( Strobilanthes …
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… Winter is actually the best time of year to prune your deciduous plants. Wait for a relatively mild, sunny day, get out your pruners, and take a critical look at your trees … From mid-November to mid-March, you can shape and thin your deciduous plants in preparation for the spring season ahead. Note an exception: Evergreens, in most situations, should be pruned … branches and move progressively to the smallest. There may be cases when you break this rule; for example, leave a large crossing limb that would disfigure the tree if removed. If trees were …
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… upon us, in all its heartbreakingly beautiful glory. All the key factors need to be in place for spectacular hues to emerge: abundant summer moisture, sunny fall days, and cool but not … yellow, orange, tan, green, and purple that thrills us. Although some fall displays are famous for their short-but-sweet mass of single color (Colorado's golden aspens come to mind), the truly … and long-lasting blooms, and stunning bronze-y to purple fall color. It's a great shrub choice for pumping color and texture into a shady spot in the garden. Diablo® Eastern ninebark glows …
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