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  • … Nothing is better than a daffodil-filled spring view. Bird Island in peak daffodil bloom. Antique Lace … their leaves to recharge after blooming, but can be sited under shrubs and trees if the area is not heavily shaded in spring and early summer. Avoid full shade or wet areas in the yard. Get … (it's free) guides you to them, and it could prove to be your best memory tool. All you need is an Android or iOS smartphone and a little background about how daffodils are categorized. To …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … of Mother Nature. Of course the weather creates exceptions to the rule. The regular rule is 1 inch of water when daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s Fahrenheit. If temperatures soar … Cool nights slow evaporation. For some gardeners, an electronic or written garden journal is a helpful tool for plotting rainfall and keeping track of weekly conditions. Water deeply not … frequent, lighter watering (two to three times a week, depending on the weather and planting site) for a few weeks until they establish roots out into the native soil. Growing medium used in …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description: From spring through fall, this abundant bird is easy to spot anywhere. They are often found on spruce trees, their favorite nesting location. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas of the Garden very early in the spring and late in the fall. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description:  This rare shorebird is most likely to be seen on large lawn areas or on the gravel hill prairie in the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Presented by the North American Lily Society, this show is a nationally judged display of more than 200 lily blooms in different varieties and …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • … shade with moderate soil moisture.  Blooms in late spring to mid summer and bloom color is blue. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … tree needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 3 feet. It is a specimen and resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Ramapo' is a smaller rhododendron, growing to a height of 3’ and width of 4’. It blooms in early spring …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and moderate moisture conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant red blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant