… Cayuga viburnum was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1953. Abundant pink buds open to very fragrant white flowers in late April or early May. Its habit is upright when young but … shrub matures. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows 3 feet tall and slightly narrower, and blooms from July through a killing frost. Each 3- to 4-inch, semi-double flower has a cone-shaped center tipped in yellow and two-toned petals. Petals open magenta-pink with yellow tips and mature to orange-red with yellow tips. Heat- and drought-tolerant Zowie! Yellow Flame is a good selection for container gardens. Blooming now in the Graham Bulb Garden, as shown here, hard-working …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without being boring, elegant without being fussy, it’s the perfect excuse to press the refresh button on your garden this spring. As curator of plant collections at the … and textures into natural harmony. It has a way of softening the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, …
Type: Blog
… The short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile. Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be cancelled. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers. Meet at the McDonald Woods Shelter …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Description: In early spring and late fall, look for this bird of the high tundra as it scurries along the paths in the Dixon Prairie or flies …
Type: Birding
… specimens have stronger lemony scents. Offers strong mosquito repellent citronella and makes for a great patio plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants ? A. At this time of year, many different types of insects and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is difficult to positively identify which insect is causing the damage to your plants. If insects aren't … sound practices when dealing with insect problems, and determine your personal threshold for damage. Chemical treatments should always be considered a last option. Regular monitoring of …
Type: Plant Info
… Vibrant floor art at the Orchid Show reflects India’s beauty For thousands of years, cultures around the world have created designs on the ground. In India, rangoli patterns are crafted with symbols that aim to bring beauty, harmony, and balance, turning negative energy into a positive force. “It comes … said artist Indira Freitas Johnson, who grew up in Mumbai. “It’s done early in the morning to welcome the day and bring blessings on her family. During the day, people walk over it, and …
Type: Blog
… tresses. The younger new branches and leaves are a golden-green color in spring and mature to bronze-gold branches in summer with soft willow green leaves. The leaves are also slightly … and will reach 20 feet high and wide with in a few years. It is a fun bit of living sculpture for a garden, but be sure to give it enough sun and space to develop its lovely form or give it a good trim in late winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
