… and moderate moisture conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant red blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sun and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant pink blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
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
… 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
… well-meaning owners are left wondering what happened. What happened, to put it very simply, is that the plant's environment changed from ideal to less than ideal. Match Houseplants to … are not only nontoxic but sturdy if they are around pets. "We have a pothos at home that is indestructible, and cats mostly leave it alone," says Tim Johnson, director of horticulture at the Garden. The good news is that not only is discovering your houseplant environment easily accomplished, it's …
Type: Plant Info
… coneflower) as an immune-system stimulant or Hypericum (St. Johnswort) as an antidepressant, is not new. Native Americans of the Great Plains held Echinacea in high regard and prescribed … Christians used it in exorcisms. For some, it’s a mood lifter against present-day demons. What is an Herb? An herb is a plant with a fleshy stem that dies back at the end of each growing season. It’s also any …
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
