… on this tulip belonging to the Darwin Hybrid section. 'Daydream' was released to the trade in 1980 from the Netherlands. It is a sport of 'Yellow Dover'. Darwin Hybrids are the best adapted tulips for naturalizing in the Chicago area if planted in full sun and well-drained soil that stays on the dry side from mid- to late summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a form of a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and bright. White Lightning bears white one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall and has long lance-shaped leaves. In trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden this ironweed was relatively rust-free although it did …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… perennial from late August through September. It has a mounding growth habit. Plant this aster in full sun and average soil and avoid excessive fertilization that could lead to flopping stems. The flowers are a butterfly and honeybee magnet. It can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… leaves that are finely dissected and resemble columbine. The plant is striking even when not in bloom, and in midsummer upright stems emerge with puffy, lemon-yellow flower clusters. It is a large plant, … but it has fine-textured features. This mounded plant with tall fowering stems will be a plus in meadow gardens. A large midsummer bloomer of fine texture …
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… Q. I would like to grow some unusual bulbs in containers this summer. What are the basic guidelines to ensure good growth? A. Late winter or … for tuberous begonias, which are only partially covered with soil. Crowd the bulbs closely in a heavy container able to withstand windy weather. Correct watering is critical with bulbs. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch (unless otherwise specified). Bulbs rot in soggy, overwatered conditions. Provide indirect light until active growth appears, when most …
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… Plants Bearded iris ( Iris germanica ) Description & Symptoms Translucent streaks appear in young leaves as borers tunnel through leaf tissue. By summer, affected leaves turn yellow and … & Life Cycle Iris borers are the larval stage of an adult moth. The grayish moth emerges in August and September and begins laying eggs on old iris leaves or other debris. The eggs overwinter on the debris and hatch in April and early May when new leaves are 5 to 6 inches high. The larvae enter the leaves a few …
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… July August September October Continue to harvest herbs to use fresh, and dry or freeze them in small batches in an ice cube tray. Pinch off developing flowers to retain essential oils and flavor in the plants’ foliage. Monitor tomatoes during hot weather. Tomatoes appreciate an even supply …
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… beauty For thousands of years, cultures around the world have created designs on the ground. In India, rangoli patterns are crafted with symbols that aim to bring beauty, harmony, and … simple pattern on the threshold of her home,” said artist Indira Freitas Johnson, who grew up in Mumbai. “It’s done early in the morning to welcome the day and bring blessings on her family. During the day, people walk …
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… Deep pinkish red (with purple undertone) flowers are produced in sprays originating near the tip of the long cane like pseudobulb during the winter months in the Chicago area. The flowers are a unique cross between two of the many sections of Dendrobium orchids (second largest genus in the family) resulting in broad petals that are slightly twisted leading to the common name of …
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… This plant is a type of willow tree that has stems that are bright green in the winter time, even when it has lost its leaves. The stems can be used to make baskets too! … feet tall and about eight feet wide but this tree is usually coppiced (cut back very severely in late winter) so that it stays at about six to eight feet tall. When coppiced, the stems stay quite thin and pliable and are suitable for fine basketry. After the leaves fall in the winter the stems turn bright green providing winter interest against snow. Planting with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
