Search

  • … sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 6 feet. It is a shade tree. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … evergreen shrub needs full sun and moist soil conditions to reach a height of 3 feet. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … since the Winter Solstice on December 21. While plants are pushing out new growth, this is a good time to consider whether they need replanting, dividing, pruning, fertilizing or a … leaves and flowers droop, it may signal not enough water or too much water. One way to check is to pop the plant out of the container and look at the soil. This works well with small pots. … can’t provide moisture that keeps stems, leaves and blossoms turgid and upright. Dividing This is a good time to divide or repot indoor plants. Providing fresh soil-less potting mix and a …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description: This bird is rarely seen flying over the Garden on migration.  It was recently found nesting in Cook …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: A loud and large flycatcher, this bird is most likely to be seen nesting in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This large owl is commonly seen at the Garden as it nests in old hawk nests in the McDonald Woods or other …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: This bird of northern bogs is only seen at the Garden on migration. Look for it in shrubby areas and on the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • … plant grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a ground cover. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant