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  • February
    … weather may fool people as well as plants into venturing out too soon. Winter still reigns in February, making it a month for gardeners to respond to the season’s challenges, plan for the … held throughout the year at the Garden. Tread lightly Avoid excessive walking on the lawn in winter. This can compress the soil and may damage grass that emerges in spring. Tree and Shrub Care Pruning tips Weather permitting, late February is an ideal time to …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Heron, Black-crowned Night***
    … Description: Most active in early morning and evening, this state-endangered bird may be seen flying over, sitting on logs in the water, or stalking prey on the shore. …
    Type: Birding
  • Hawk, Cooper's***
    … Description: Once threatened in Illinois, this now commonly seen raptor may be spotted anywhere in the Garden. Note: This is an image of a juvenile bird and not an adult. …
    Type: Birding
  • Woodcock, American
    … This elusive, medium-sized shorebird is known for its distinctive courtship flights at dusk in early May. It can be seen on the ground in wet woodland areas. …
    Type: Birding
  • Lawn Care
    … Crab grass control can be spread on lawns in early to mid-April before weeds germinate. For severe problems, a second application might be necessary in early June. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody'
    … of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Maianthemum dilatatum
    … of 8 inches with partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Monadenium ellenbeckii
    … This specimen cactus grows up to 2 feet in height with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In mid winter it produces attractive yellow and green flowers. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Odontonema strictum
    … of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has red blooms in September and October and belongs in a hedge. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
    … of 23 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and mauve blooms in July and August and belongs in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant