… This evergreen tree grows to a height of 30 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… needs partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to grow to a height of 5 feet. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… asphalt, and masonry store heat and then radiate it — making summer hotter for plants. Rain is channeled into storm sewers and treatment plants rather than replenishing the deep reservoir … 'Tiger Eye Gold') Herbstonne rudbeckia ( Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstonne') Black-eyed Susan is a good candidate for gardens because it is a "pioneer plant" — short-lived, but opportunistic and able to grow in a wide variety of …
Type: Plant Info
… and definitely more satisfying. Here are some ideas for demanding sites. Clay Soil Clay is made of minuscule particles that trap water around delicate plant roots, leaving little space for oxygen, which roots need. Wet clay soil is often heavy and sticky, but once it dries, it tends to crack and form a crust, making it … plant-friendly by adding compost. Bee balm Rose of Sharon Sunny and Dry Prairie dropseed is a small native grass with a graceful arching habit and airy flowers. It prefers dry, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This is a water-loving black-and-white diving duck that may be found on any of the lakes, mostly in …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large gull is often seen on the lakes during spring thaw, or at other times either flying over or swimming. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This bird is visible flying over the Garden on migration, hovering over the Dixon Prairie, or less …
Type: Birding
… Description: This medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve or around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This cavity-nesting bird is most often seen and heard in wooded areas of the Garden. It occasionally occupies bluebird …
Type: Birding
