… presentation from Doug Stotz , senior conservation ecologist at The Field Museum. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. Its area is larger than the lower 48 states of the United States combined. It is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, home to most of the Amazon …
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… partnership with the Friends of the Chicago River and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. It is viewable from the North Branch Trail near Dundee Road. Now, as the earth awakens from winter, … Peter Nagle, managing ecologist, lakes and shorelines. “Some data suggests that once a pole is occupied it tends to have a nest the following year.” The osprey is at risk of disappearing as a breeding species. Ospreys are fish-eating raptors that migrate …
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… Q. I would like to grow asparagus. How do I get started? A. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable crop that can be planted as soon as the ground is workable in the spring. Before planting, amend the soil with plenty of compost and apply a … for the first couple of years. Plan to harvest in year three when the diameter of the stems is larger than a pencil. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-8362 or …
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… Q. Should I remove snow from my shrubs? A. It is not necessary to remove light amounts of snow from trees and shrubs. However, heavy snowfalls … lessen the chance of accumulation. All broken branches will need to be removed. If the damage is severe and threatens the overall health of the tree or presents a safety hazard, the broken branches should be removed as soon as possible. If the damage is minimal, the broken branches should be removed at the appropriate time of the year. …
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… Q. Should I remove snow from my shrubs? A. It is not necessary to remove light amounts of snow from trees and shrubs. However, heavy snowfalls … lessen the chance of accumulation. All broken branches will need to be removed. If the damage is severe and threatens the overall health of the tree or presents a safety hazard, the broken branches should be removed as soon as possible. If the damage is minimal, the broken branches should be removed at the appropriate time of the year. …
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… Established roses need approximately 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. This is often provided by spring showers, but if there is not a sufficient amount of rainfall, supplement. Do not water unless the soil is dry; too much water will suffocate the roots. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer, such as …
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… noticed that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change color in cold weather. The different color of the foliage in such species is not indicative of a pathogen or cultural disorder; it is a normal response to winter temperatures. Species that are known to change color in cold …
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… lecture ticket includes a three-day Show pass Based in Los Angeles, Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi award-winning interior designer and is renowned for his broad range of styles and eclectic, yet sophisticated and always inviting … clientele include Tommy Hilfiger, Cher, Aaron Sorkin, Ellen Pompeo, and many others. Bullard is consistently named one of the world’s top designers and was awarded the highly prestigious …
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… Rough-leaved dogwood is a small deciduous tree with shiny green leaves, showy clusters of creamy white flowers that … fruit, and red foliage in the fall. Native to the Midwest, it grows 15 to 20 feet tall and is often found in the wild at the edge of woodlands. Although typically multi-trunked, it can be pruned to a tree form. It is fast growing and suckers profusely, making it an ideal plant for controlling soil erosion …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kousa dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) is a vase-shaped small tree when young, but as it matures, its habit becomes more rounded and … has attractive fall colors, with leaves ranging from purple to red and scarlet. Kousa dogwood is a wonderful small flowering tree, providing four seasons of interest in a garden. It is native to Asia. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the …
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