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  • … to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a ground cover. …
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  • … to a height of 10 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge. …
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  • … partial shade to full shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 30 feet. It is resistant to deer. …
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  • … This tree grows to a height of 49 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a shade tree or a tree for the urban street. …
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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 …
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  • … 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 …
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  • … of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach the sun, and have grown easily to 14 feet." As … of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach the sun, and have grown easily to 14 feet." As …
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  • … at random angles and rustle in the winter wind. Little bluestem ( Schizachyrium scoparium ) is a four-season wonder.  A true native of the tallgrass prairie, this rugged, warm-season grass … that features outstanding ornamental traits year-round. Little bluestem prefers full sun but is not fussy about soil as long as it is not too rich or wet. In spring, just as the narcissus emerge, cut the dried clump back to a …
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  • … which span the color spectrum from yellow and chartreuse to burgundy and purple, coleus is enjoying a revival from its earlier years as a popular Victorian houseplant. The reasons for … very well-draining soil, these plants survived southern summers with no major problems. This is good news for Chicago-area gardeners who lack shaded yards. Growers have been busily … make perfect companions to everything pastel. Coleus can accent the plain or the fancy, and it is widely used in creative containers, where it serves to blend vegetables with vines as well as …
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  • … available to the public with 250,000 plants in production. And a star was born. Knock Out is a four-season winner that will endear itself to gardeners eager for the beauty and versatility … with cool weather. Orange rose hips arrive later, providing a final display. This plant is tough, crown-hardy to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and resistant to black spot, the foliar … When planting bare root in April, or from a container later on, make sure the graft union is planted 1 to 2 inches below soil level. This helps preserve its cold hardiness. Broadcast a …
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