… This perennial native to the Midwest grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink to blue-lavender blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from May through August. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This succulent is native to Madagascar and grows up to 2 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In a greenhouse environment, it produces …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Strange, but true. This beautiful garden of edible plants is as much of a pleasurable stroll garden as any of the more traditional spaces, like the English … plants, meandering paths, tidy brick-edged beds, fountains or pools, welcome benches to stop and admire with views across the lakes, and most importantly, captivating surprises at … garden beds at different levels. These architectural techniques bring order and organization to the plant material, maximize yields in small spaces, and encourage you to try these plants, …
Type: Walks
… Ever been to Norway in the winter? It is bone-chilling cold and dark...and everyone is outside, even when temperatures are below zero. … about enjoying nature and the outdoors, no matter the weather. Just look at the stunning feed to see how this positive winter mindset plays out. #friluftsliv Instagram Friluftsliv …
Type: Blog
… This plant is commonly called a coral embers willow because of its coral colored branches that are visible … the leaves have fallen. The coral embers willow can be grown as a shrub by pruning it close to the ground. Alternatively, it can be allowed to grow into a tree (up to 80’). This willow gets its name from the new growth that is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clumping perennial needs full sun to partial shade and dry to medium moisture conditions to reach a height of 18 inches. From May to September it produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and useful as a ground cover or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and definitely more satisfying. Here are some ideas for demanding sites. Clay Soil Clay is made of minuscule particles that trap water around delicate plant roots, leaving little space … oxygen, which roots need. Wet clay soil is often heavy and sticky, but once it dries, it tends to crack and form a crust, making it difficult to cultivate. Without organic material, such as compost or shredded leaves, clay soil becomes …
Type: Plant Info
… days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get itchy. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon to get started. But you can't plant just anything Only a few crops, mainly greens and root vegetables, have seeds that will sprout in cool soil — and to a seed, it's the soil temperature, not the air temperature, that matters. A brief spell of …
Type: Plant Info
… a hint of green. Leaves can be 4-6” long, with a rough texture. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Native to the southern states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are an unusual shade of dark red and sit atop short branchlets. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Native to the southern states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
