… hazard. The Illinois Department of Health reports that the chance of contracting the disease from a mosquito is very slight, and that less than 1 percent of people who are bitten and … Eliminate Areas of Standing Water Efforts should be focused on preventing adult mosquitoes from breeding. During warm weather, mosquito eggs can develop into larvae and then into adult … hollowed areas of tree stumps. Repair outdoor leaky faucets to prevent small pools of water from forming. Empty outdoor pet water bowls daily. Repair torn screens or loose windows. Clean …
Type: Plant Info
… the lion, enter the Courtyard Garden, the smallest of the six rooms and a marked change from the riotous plant displays on the other side of the wall. Here, cooling shade is provided by an overhanging apple tree, and the refreshing sound of water comes from a cistern on the wall. Chairs and benches beckon, and the simple color scheme of red, white, … the reasons walled gardens originated was to protect food crops, herbs, and medicinal plants from foraging animals. The design elements at work in this small garden are the same principles …
Type: Walks
… with other participants, and the walk ends with a tea ceremony with tea plants foraged from the land. Walks are very slow and usually cover less than half a mile in the three-hour time … with other participants, and the walk ends with a tea ceremony with tea plants foraged from the land. Walks are very slow and usually cover less than half a mile in the three-hour time …
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… The genus Hydrangea includes flowering shrubs, small trees and climbers. Shrubs vary in size from dwarf specimens to enormous bushes. The two species native to North America are smooth … which are short in stature and useful in small spaces. And a bonus—the flower color changes from green, cream to strawberry pink in late summer. If you currently have a panicle hydrangea … soil in sun to part shade. H. serrata (Mountain Hydrangea) Mountain hydrangeas hail from Japan and Korea and produce lacecap flowers in shades of blue or pink. Plants tend to be …
Type: Plant Info
… back half the whip). Rub out all buds below this cut. Plant the whip no more than 12 inches from the wall. Best results are obtained when the tree is trained against a support (such as … to the wall and tie the whip to the bamboo using soft ties. Two new shoots will begin to grow from the two buds. Train these shoots by gently pulling them apart into a V-shape and securing …
Type: Plant Info
… method consists of taking stem cuttings in spring or late summer. Cut a 3- to 6-inch piece from a non-flowering stem. Remove all lower leaves from the stem cutting and place it in a pre-dampened soilless mix. Do not use rooting hormone …
Type: Plant Info
… caused by temperature fluctuations. Monitor trees for animal damage, carefully remove snow from shrubs and protect plants from salt spray. …
Type: Plant Info
… A. Removing old or spent flowers is known as deadheading. Most ornamental plants benefit from deadheading; however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent … deadheading, by cutting the flowering stalk down to new lateral buds. Perennials that benefit from deadheading to prolong bloom or for rebloom include spike gayfeather ( Liatris spicata ), …
Type: Plant Info
… in the lush plantings throughout the Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Schedule Watch and learn from the experts as they demonstrate. Saturday, August 23 Garden Chef Series – Chef Lisa Counts; … as supplies last. More Bob Zeni (The Chicago Tomato Man) will feature heirloom varieties from his collection. Midwest Fruit Explorers will feature information on growing heirloom fruits. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Contest. Some plants don’t need Halloween to dress up—they wear their costumes all year long. From clever disguises to dramatic flair, these Garden show-offs inspired us to host a “Plant … and other small animals into the trap. Old Man Cactus ( Cephalocereus senilis ) “Cousin Itt” from The Addams Family The “hairs” on this cactus provide shade and help the plant conserve water …
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