… Large pinkish-purple flowers with prominent purple spots and blotches appear in masses towards the growing tip of the single cane. In the wild, aerial roots arising along the cane intertwine themselves with surrounding vegetation to keep the plants upright when in flower. In cultivation staking is required. Bright light, high humidity and high temperatures …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… during this semidormant winter period. Succulent plants, such as cacti and jade plants, are in a winter dormancy and require bright light but very cool conditions with no water for up to … your collection. Pests to look out for include the following: Spider mites — Look for webbing in leaf axils, stippled foliage, and weak, off-color leaves. Mites are often difficult to see … these insects resemble crowds of tiny cotton puffs. Whitefly — Whiteflies are a major problem in many greenhouses because they can quickly move to neighboring plants. Look for tiny, white, …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 … structure. If temperatures are unusually warm, avoid pruning trees that will “bleed,” i.e., discharge large amounts of water, such as elms, maples, and birches. Prune these trees only … to time your planting accordingly, keeping in mind that plants will need to be hardened off (i.e., set outside to help them gradually adjust to the outdoors) for seven to ten days prior to …
Type: Plant Info
… 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
… 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
… 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
… 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
… 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
… 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
… 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
