… Yellow climbing roses are few and far between, and 'Autumn Sunset' is one of the best. Buds and outer petals are strongly tinged with on coral on opening, softening to a golden yellow over time. As it blooms in clusters, this means you often get both colors together, along with a strong whiff of its rich, fruity fragrance. And good news for midwestern gardeners...'Autumn Sunset' is hardy to zone 5, and highly disease resistant, especially to black spot. With canes up to 12' …
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… gardens found at Zen Buddhist temples in Japan. The correct term for this type of garden is karesansui, or dry garden. A Zen Garden is the epitome of control, moderation and simplicity. Rocks are an essential part of the garden, … are sold for use indoors.) One key to creating a zen garden is avoiding excess—overloading the site with plants, too many rocks, lanterns or statues. The main characteristics of the zen garden …
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… ahead—so you can spend less time cooking and more time celebrating. In this hands-on class, get expert advice on how to prepare a variety of side dishes, desserts, and of course, the …
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… It's a great plant for the back of flower beds in full sun. Water it well the first year to get the root system established, and thereafter only during periods of extreme drought. This …
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… are followed by billowing masses of silvery, silk-like seeds in late fall. This perennial is excellent for use as an informal vine or trained formally on arbors. It flowers on the current season's growth, so plants that get too large can be reduced in size in spring without decreasing flower production. Sweet autumn …
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… Red baneberry is a tough Illinois native. In fact, it can survive temperatures to 30 below on the one hand, and wildfires on the other. And it looks great throughout the growing season. You get fluffy little white "bunny tails" of flowers in late spring; handsome foliage throughout …
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… Ruby'), a half-hardy shrub with a more compact habit than other butterfly bushes. (Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens.) This selection came from the J.C. … for the taste of the leaves or stems. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get the root system established. Thereafter, it rarely needs supplemental watering. …
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… Justicia brandegeeana is known colloquially as shrimp plant due to the resemblance of its flowers to those tiny … featuring excellent soil drainage and moderate air movement. Over time, the plants tend to get leggy as they grow in height and lose their lower leaves. This issue can be overcome by …
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… gets its name from its blue-green foliage, which emerges tinged with bronze. Fall foliage is red. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured …
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… charming pink rosettes bloom in clusters, with a strong Damask scent. In some ways, this is a tough, versatile rose. It's hardy to Zone 4, tolerates partial shade conditions well, and …
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