… Q. I added quite a few dahlias to my garden this year and they bloomed beautifully. Please advise on winter care. A. Dahlia … a few true frosts and after the above-ground plant material blackens. Cut the plants down to 6 inches and dig up the tuber clump very carefully, using a pitchfork rather than a shovel. … sand where temperatures range between 35 and 50 degrees. Inspect tubers during winter to check for rotted ones (discard) or overly dried ones (lightly sprinkle a little water on them). Dahlia …
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… flower? A. These are all hardy bulbs in the Midwest and are normally planted outside in fall to bloom in early spring. This normal cycle of growth is disturbed when they are forced to bloom indoors in winter. Although many people discard them after they bloom, some gardeners … they might bloom again outside in their gardens. Keep the plants in bright light and continue to water as needed. Apply a very dilute 5-10-5 fertilizer twice a month. Allow the foliage and …
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… Q. I would like to grow the beautiful butterfly bush that attracts so many varieties of butterflies at this time … the garden when they are all hovering around the colorful panicles of flowers. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that requires well-drained soil and full sun. While the height can vary, it usually … luck overwintering butterfly bushes by mulching them heavily in winter; others let them die to the ground and start anew each spring. Because they flower on new wood, thorough pruning is …
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… R. Leacock, J. L. Mata, and Q.-X. Wu. 2005. Assessment of tree species richness as a surrogate for macrofungal species richness. Biological Conservation 121:99-110. Hawksworth, D. L. and G. M. … fungal communities in two North American oak forests respond at larger spatial scales to nitrogen addition. New Phytologist 179: 472–483. McFarland J. and G. M. Mueller. 2009. Edible … and biotic indicators to measure success in forest landscape restoration. Restoration Ecology 26:5-12. Ainsworth, A.M, C. Canteiro, A. Dahlberg, B. Douglas, G. Furci, D. Minter, G.M. Mueller, …
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… epsom salts in the soil around his rose bushes instead of fertilizer. Is there any advantage to this? A. Epsom salts have a long tradition of being used in the garden, especially in Europe, before commercial fertilizers became readily available. They are a fast-acting source for magnesium and sulfur. For soils on the alkaline side, the added sulfur is a benefit. Epsom salts, however, do not …
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… salted and frequently shoveled areas, are susceptible. Evergreens are particularly vulnerable to salt and snow injury. Description & Symptoms Salt injures plants in two ways. It soaks into … and snow weigh down tree and shrub branches, causing breakage. This can be a serious problem for columnar evergreens with double terminal leaders, such as arborvitae, which may split at the … particularly during heavy storms. Damage Salt draws moisture from plant cells, causing tissue to dry out. Drying can occur whether the salt is taken into a plant through its roots or is …
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… Seven months in the making, the mum-loaded “hayracks” form a kind of grand entryway to the rich hues of early fall. “Visitors love them, and they have become our fall trademark each year,” he said. Pro tip: Get to the Garden early and take a selfie under the hayracks on the bridge leading toward the … as kiku , are a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation in Japan. All told, we grew 6,965 mums for this year’s fall display; the bridge display is the most labor intensive. Mums in waiting, …
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… I have many varieties of Narcissus in my garden and some are not blooming as well as they used to. What can I do to help? A. There are several reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and …
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… garden that includes flowers, colorful or variegated leaves, and interesting plant parts to bring indoors and display throughout the year — even during those nasty Chicago winters! The best cutting gardens are well integrated into existing landscapes and designed to bring enjoyment for all seasons. First things first To establish a cutting garden, first take an inventory of …
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