… Q: Why doesn’t my lilac bloom in the spring? A: There are several possible reasons why your lilac fails to bloom. The most … are lack of adequate sunlight and improper pruning. Lilacs ( Syringa ) need to be planted in a location that receives at least six hours of strong, direct sun per day. They are very tolerant of different moisture conditions as long as they are planted in well-drained soil. Another reason why your lilac may not bloom is because it is being pruned …
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… Bush Honeysuckle Garlic Mustard Would you be surprised to learn that ornamental plants in your yard may be causing natural areas to suffer? Some of the more aggressive plants common to … where they choke out other plants and begin to take over. Even if they are pruned and kept in check, their seeds are dispersed by birds, animals, and the wind. Invasive plants and animals threaten the nation’s environment and economy. In fact, the threat they pose to native plants, animals, and ecosystems is second only to habitat …
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… apples, or quince. Orange, rusty-colored spots appear on the upper surface of leaves in mid- to early July in the Chicago area. Short orange tendrils emerge from the infected spot on the underside of the … which become encased with threadlike protrusions. Small sections of twigs become covered in a hard, thickened, black fungal growth. In severe cases, the lawn or pavement beneath an …
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… pansies, most vanda orchids can be recognized by the five rounded petals with a very small cup in the center. The lower petals of this cultivar are a rich violet-red. The three upper petals … usually bloom every few months, with long-lasting flowers that are more short-lived if cut. In the wild, there are 35 species of vanda orchid, native to India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, … and northern Australia. The Vanda orchid ‘Miss Joaquim’ is the national flower of Singapore. In the home, vandas require warm growing conditions with bright light, high humidity, and good …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… our memories, our families, and our day-to-day experiences—as well as the role nature plays in helping communities thrive. Stewart hopes that when visitors encounter Of Earth and Sky , they … them to breathe,” Stewart said. “It’s kind of forcing people to pause. To take a moment to be in nature. To just exist, and to celebrate the space that the Chicago Botanic Garden has created … workshops with staff and youth participants at the Farm on Ogden, the Windy City Harvest hub in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, Stewart led an exploration into personal narratives around …
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… colorful creatures is the ruby-throated hummingbird, which travels through the Chicago area in great numbers during September and October. Although there are as many as 25 species of hummingbirds in the United States, the ruby-throated is the only hummingbird regularly found east of the … residents at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Right now, many more are coming from Canada, stopping in search of nectar and insects. They’re building up energy for their long journey south. …
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… “I love this plant for its clouds of tiny white flowers on black wiry stems in early autumn,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “One of its best assets is that it grows well in dry shade, where so many other plants I tried have failed.” …
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… “This is a tree-form lilac with creamy white flowers in June, and excellent winter interest from its cinnamon-colored peeling and exfoliating bark,” … director of ornamental plant research. “It’s especially notable where the tree can be backlit in the winter sun.” …
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… Upright stems are flattened by dozens of small white flowers in a broad, flat flowering head. Green, finely dissected leaves provide ornamental interest throughout the year. Plant in full sun, average to well drained soils and provide only enough water to keep the foliage from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree matures into a medium (50 feet tall, 32 feet wide) with a rounded crown. It blooms in May and June with panicles of pale yellow flowers. The medium green foliage turns yellow, orange and gold in the fall. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
