… Why, botanically speaking, is a tomato a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Dive deep into the botanic world to explore the …
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… Salvia × sylvestris 'Blauhügel' is a cultivar developed in Germany and sold in the United States under the translated name of … Deadheading will be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. This cultivar is deer and rabbit resistant but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. …
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… This variety of glory-of-the snow ( Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Gigantea’) is one of the largest-flowering and has 1-inch-wide, pale blue flowers. A perennial bulb that … 3 to 11 inches in height. The bulbs should be planted 3 inches deep in well-drained soil. It is best used in the front of the border or where it can be seen. …
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… Chinese Sedum is a mat-forming 3-inch succulent which turns a showy bronze and burgundy color in fall. Its … It can be grown as a ground cover in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and is perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope. …
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… turn this relatively small-flowered treasure into a bouquet up to 3 feet wide. The banding is inherited from the Odontoglossum parents, while the bright yellow color and multiple flowers … 80 degrees F. during the day. If container grown, a 12-inch or larger clay pot (for stability) is recommended. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… and gold fall color lights up the landscape. Marmo maple, Acer x freemanii 'Marmo', is a cultivated variety from the hybrid cross of red maple, Acer rubrum , with silver maple, … oval shape of the tree and its unique fall color combinations that vary with weather and site conditions are strong attributes. 'Marmo' is quick to establish itself, growing over 2 feet a year when young. Its foliage is ornamental …
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… Cameron's Magnetism dwarf cattelya orchid (x Potinara Cameron's Magnetism) is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Potinara is a manmade genus created from several species of cattleya-type orchids. The genus consists of … lovely combinations do occur in Potinara crosses. The beautifully colored Cameron's Magnetism is produced from the aurea form of Guarianthe aurantiaca ; it blooms with lovely yellow-orange …
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… Q. When should I prune my mock orange ( Philadelphus coronarius )? A. Since mock orange is a spring-flowering shrub and its buds developed last year, plan to prune it immediately after … off next years’ flower buds. When flower buds develop on the previous season’s growth, it is referred to as flowering on old wood, and when flower buds develop on the new growth, it is referred to as flowering on new wood. Some other shrubs that should be pruned right after …
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… Q. Is there anything special that I need to do before planting a tree? A. A very important first step before planting a tree is to select the right tree for your location. In order to ensure a healthy tree, many factors … digging the hole, call JULIE, Inc. (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators). JULIE is a not-for-profit corporation that provides information to both professional excavators and …
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… Sue Bergren is principal organist at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL. She earned a Master’s … University after having worked for several years in a non-musical technical environment. She is also a certified Carillonneur, and plays regularly on the Naperville Millennium Carillon. As … GCNA board of directors for 6 years, and was co-editor of Carillon News for over 10 years. She is also the owner of American Carillon Music Editions, a publishing company of carillon music. …
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