… 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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… tree, it is a great specimen tree for the home landscape. Creamy-white fragrant flowers, borne in 6" to 12" pendulous panicles, adorn the tree in late July and August. The twisted fruits, which resemble pea pods, are also unique: they start … interest. The sophora tree, a native of China and Korea, is highly valued because it flowers in late summer when few trees are in bloom. An ornamental tree for late summer. …
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… Although it is common in prairies and sandy areas, Sorghastrum nutans the ornamental value of this grass has been … Native throughout most of North America except for the Far West, Indian grass grows in clumps about two feet tall. In mid-summer colorful plumes appear that extend two to three feet above the foliage on blue …
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… native to the southern-central US. It bears bracts of large 1.25 inch pinkish-purple flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds. It has unusual thread-like appendages leading … and a width of about five feet and has long, narrow leaves sometimes up to seven inches long. In an evaluation of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Arkansas ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions, although some late season mildew and rust was observed on the plants in the …
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… native to the southern-central US. It bears bracts of large 1.25 inch pinkish-purple flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds. It has unusual thread-like appendages leading … and a width of about five feet and has long, narrow leaves sometimes up to seven inches long. In an evaluation of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Arkansas ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions, although some late season mildew and rust was observed on the plants in the …
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… upright perennial native to East and Central North America. The narrow, toothed leaves grow in whorls of 3-7 around the stem. Numerous tiny tubular florets grow in a central spike, with smaller spikes sprouting around it at its base. The flowers vary from pristine white to pink or pale purple. Easy to grow, it prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to …
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… 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. …
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… The Hedge Maple is native to most of Europe (in Scotland, it is the only native maple) and has been naturalized in North America and New Zealand. It is a slow grower and has deeply fissured, cork-like bark. … rounded lobes. The species can reach 35 feet with a similar spread and is generally used in hedges or as a street tree. …
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