… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Listed as an annual in references, this is a tiny plant suitable for rock gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… For most gardeners, the top vegetable is the tomato. As they plant in late May, visions of red, … blocky pink hybrid 'Early Wonder' , early maturing and determinate. Determinate tomatoes grow to a certain size and stop, producing all their fruit over a few weeks and then quitting. Because they tend to be smaller and bushy and need less staking, they are a good choice for smaller gardens and …
Type: Plant Info
… away from loneliness until only her voice remained, which disappeared into the mountains to mock every sound it heard. The gods, angry at the cold and conceited Narcissus , changed him into a flower, destined to spend eternity at the water’s edge nodding at his reflection. Spring is here when the … jonquil, narcissus, paperwhite—but all are members of the genus Narcissus—the botanical name for all daffodils. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil …
Type: Plant Info
… is this and when should it be done? A. Aeration is a process that creates openings in turf to reduce thatch and help with water infiltration, nutrient absorption, and air movement to roots. It is often done to improve heavily compacted soil. There are three different types of … Core aeration is the most effective method of aeration because it allows the most room for water, nutrients, and root development. The best time to aerate lawns is in the spring or …
Type: Plant Info
… are a true curiosity. At first, they look like green cucumbers; as they age, they change to pinkish red as dark red seeds pop out on the surface. Magnificent tree for a large area. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tree magnolia gets its common name from its tall stature and extremely large leaves (10 to 24 inches long) that form clusters at the ends of branches, which may resemble an umbrella. It is a North American native that can be found in moist woods but is also used in cultivation for the bold texture of its leaves. Its blooms are creamy white. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sweetbay magnolia is native to the coastal southeastern United States,where it is notable for its creamy white, lemon-scented blooms. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This series of moth orchids have been selected for very large sized lips to the flowers. This particular selection features white petals with … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Although often grown for its flowers, the foliage of yellow waxbells ( Kirengeshoma palmata ) is stunning. The bright … these flowers are followed by unusual horned seedpods. This plant is best used as a backdrop for other perennials, in a shrub or perennial border, under trees, or in a woodland garden. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
