… Trees and shrubs, including balled and burlapped evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting time and continue for the first year with 1 inch of water a week, spread throughout the root zone. Mulch root zones … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to …
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… Holiday The wonders of the holiday season are all around us. Nature provides beauty, traditions, and opportunities for respite. Here are a few ways to celebrate seasonal joys inspired by nature: Winter solstice … of the holiday season are all around us. Nature provides beauty, traditions, and opportunities for respite. Here are a few ways to celebrate seasonal joys inspired by nature: Winter solstice …
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… The Lilac Sunday cultivar of the Chinese lilac bears fragrant pale purple blooms on arching branches. The Chinese lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are powerful tools for self-reflection, growth, awareness, and connection with the world around us. You will be …
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… Walmsley's Blue Aloe is a nice soft green and blue succulent. Lacking the ferocious toothed aspect of some aloe hybrids, this dwarf aloe has gentle soft leaves that grow in dense clumps of green and blue green. I … and on flowerbed edges, but it is not hardy in Chicago and would need to come indoors for the frosty months. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… are quite large, measuring 6½ inches and appear early in the season. As the name implies, it is green all year long in milder climates. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Q. I am concerned with the growing number of weeds in my yard. I have tried overseeding in the hopes of crowding out the weeds. Any suggestions would be appreciated. A. There are many products available for spot-treating weeds once they have emerged. However, there are a few guidelines to follow, … when the weeds are young and actively growing. Do not apply on a hot or windy day, if the turf is stressed due to drought or if rain is expected within 24 hours. Avoid mowing your lawn for a …
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… SOMBRERO® Adobe Orange Coneflower SOMBRERO® series is a compact series with a collection of hot colors like yellow, orange, red, and pink. This series is more floriferous than traditional echinacea. It is great addition to the garden beds or large containers for a bright summer display. It has excellent landscape performance and winter hardiness. …
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