… from shading out some of the branches and destroying the symmetry. The straight species is used for Christmas trees, for essential oils, and as a source of medicinal salves and drinks. The genus name is derived from the Latin name for pitch, a sugar rich gum that oozes out at injury sites. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This broadleaf evergreen selection grows 3' to 5' in height. New growth that appears in spring is yellow before it fades to a dark, shiny green. Plant pieris in a shrub border or use it as a … urn-shaped flowers hang above the leaves in 4" to 6" racemes in March and April. If spring is cool, they will last for a few weeks. If you amend your soil with peat and provide winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in full sun, moderate soil, and average water. In mild climates (USDA Zones 9-10), the foliage is evergreen; a hard prune to 1 foot high in winter is recommended. 세네시오속으로 남아프리카가 원산지인 쌍떡잎 식물입니다. 봄과 초여름에 걸쳐 분홍 꽃을 피웁니다. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Manchurian viburnum is native to China. White flowers in May give way to red berries that progress to blue-black and persist. Fall color is red and yellow. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This breeding species is seen broadly, but most often in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a fish-eating duck that can be found diving in Garden lakes. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare shorebird is often visible on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare southern visitor is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rather rare southern visitor is most likely found in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
