… Description: This rather rare, cavity-nesting warbler is associated with wet woodland habitats. …
Type: Birding
… These are the main areas of focus for both homeowners and professionals: careful study of the site; choosing the appropriate tree for that site; preparing the site; and planting the tree correctly. Proper tree maintenance is, of course, an integral part of long-term tree health, but more potentially damaging problems … they've got. If test results recommend amending with organic matter (3 percent organic matter is considered good), the ideal time is before the tree is planted. The entire planting area …
Type: Plant Info
… in the ground. Vines require very little lateral room at planting time since their growth is mostly up and outward. They can work their way into tight spots before breaking loose on a … to cement, brick, wood and even metal. In the case of climbing hydrangea, rootlet strength is such that homeowners in brick homes who value their tuckpointing are advised to weigh the … Chicago Area Perennial Vine Recommendations Boston ivy ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata ) This is a New England classic with shapely green leaves that blaze scarlet in autumn sun. As …
Type: Plant Info
… What is it about red? The red leaves of Full Moon maple (Acer Japonicum) herald the changing of … flower in a sea of goldenrod. And when the woods take on a golden glow, the flame of red is what makes an autumn spectacular. Trees and shrubs whose leaves turn red are the secret divas … But as nights turn cool, they drop the bashful act and step to center stage. —Fall color is not something trees put on, says Andrew Bell, curator of woody plants. It's something they …
Type: Plant Info
… corsage orchid or “the queen of flowers,” Jenman’s Cattleya orchid ( Cattleya jenmanii ) is a dwarf-pseudobulb member of the large-flowered group of Cattleyas . Its compact habit, along … on tree branches and as a lithophyte on rock outcroppings. In nature, Cattleya jenmanii is reported to flower twice a year; in cultivation, however, it is normally only an autumn bloomer. It requires the normal temperature range of 60 degrees …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This breeding species is seen broadly, but most often in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a fish-eating duck that can be found diving in Garden lakes. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare shorebird is often visible on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare southern visitor is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
