… ‘Techny’ is a compact, dwarf cultivar that matures to a 10-15’ tall pyramid. Its rich dark green foliage does not yellow in winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. Archived Copy: …
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… Carve, wax, stain, or varnish them; paint or dye them; use wood-burning tools on them to create highly decorative objects of art. And they’re utilitarian as well. Many cultures have … lutes, sitars, guitars, drums, and rattles) and birdhouses (North American Indians used them to attract purple martins). You can even make puppets from gourds, turn them into handsome … you can do to wood, and not suffer the splinters. While their origin remains a mystery, there is evidence of gourds in the early civilizations of Africa, Asia, North and South America, …
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… Warm temperatures, high humidity, good air movement, and very well-drained soil are the key to growing this orchid successfully indoors. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. From January to June it produces red, lavender, and purple blooms. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… This orchid needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. From January through April it produces showy purple … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… CHINA SNOW® Pekin lilac is a tree form of lilac with a rounded habit that produces abundant fragrant white blooms and … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
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… chlorophyll gives leaves their green appearance throughout the growing season. Chlorophyll is the only pigment involved in the process of photosynthesis — the absorption of light energy and its conversion to sugars, which are then converted into usable energy by plants. It is relatively unstable and … progressive breakdown of chlorophyll at the end of a leaf's life cycle allows other pigments to be "unmasked" and become visible. Shorter Days The only constant factor influencing fall color …
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… Q. What are the current recommendations for using horticultural oil to protect mature trees from insect attack? A. Spraying trees or shrubs with a horticultural, or dormant, oil is recommended as a way to help control repeated attacks of scale, mites, and aphids. Some of the common pests that can …
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… The bracted balsam fir, also called "Canaan fir" is an evergreen fir native to the northeastern United States and Canada. Growing upwards of 50 feet with short dark-green to blue-green needles, it has a narrow pyramidal form with upswept branches. It is primarily …
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… large multi-stemmed shrub, reaching 15-20 feet tall at maturity. A native of northern Asia, it is hardy to zone 2. The glossy green leaves are smaller than most maples, divided into three sharply … an abundance of winged seeds called "samaras" may litter the lawn and sprout. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas …
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