… The bur oak is a native tree and broadly distributed throughout the Midwestern U.S. It is known to be tough and drought resistant -- and very large. While its size makes it impractical for most home landscapes, its resilience makes it a good choice for urban parks. The bur oak is one of the signature trees of the savannas characteristic of Illinois prior to settlement. A thick trunk supports the relatively short, muscular branches of the bur oak's …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lilac. Isabella is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… installed a soaker hose system throughout my garden. How long do I let the water run in order to water adequately? A. The amount of time a soaker hose should run depends on the length of the … the soil surface, what type of plants you are watering and whether or not it rained that week. For herbaceous plants, water must seep down only 6 to 8 inches. Woody trees and shrubs, which have deeper roots, require a longer soak. Most hoses …
Type: Plant Info
… part of the north American environment providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, mammals and birds. Bitter switch grass like this was an important part of … grasses, Dewey Blue is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to wet and shade conditions although it prefers full sun. Because of its versatility it can be … value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial needs partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms that attract butterflies from November to April and is a specimen plant for the border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… dance/movement therapy and eco-psychology. We begin in quiet meditation and movement warm-up to connect our bodies with the wonders around us. Next, each person will have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the …
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… stem in a flattish fan shape which highlights the vibrant coloring of this plant. It can grow to about 8 feet high and 3 feet wide but if branching is desired then a cane will need to be clipped. With care, this cutting can be rooted for a new plant. Good quality light is necessary to maintain bright leaf color but not necessary …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Thin, twisted yellow petals shade to deep orange at the base of the flowers on Girard's Orange witch hazel ( Hamamelis x intermedia 'Girard's Orange'), a spreading, deciduous shrub known for flowering at the first warm spell (during a January thaw for instance) or immediately after … This cultivar is only one of dozens created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica (native to Japan) and Hamamelis mollis (native to western China). Witch hazel flowers have a spicy scent …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are ruffled at the edges. The flowers, which appear in mid-season, measure 6” and remain open for 16 hours or more. It may re-bloom. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Jolyene Nichole' was awarded Honorable Mention …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
