… from as early as the second week of May through mid-June. Syringa vulgaris , the common lilac, is the oldest lilac in cultivation and was brought to this country from Europe before 1700 by the … on their leaves. A neutral, fairly alkaline soil composted with plenty of organic material is necessary for good growth. After their first few years of regular watering, lilacs become … oldest canes are cut to the ground, taking care to leave the main trunk or stem. This process is repeated over a few years until all the oldest canes are removed. All lilacs will produce more …
Type: Plant Info
… at random angles and rustle in the winter wind. Little bluestem ( Schizachyrium scoparium ) is a four-season wonder. A true native of the tallgrass prairie, this rugged, warm-season grass … that features outstanding ornamental traits year-round. Little bluestem prefers full sun but is not fussy about soil as long as it is not too rich or wet. In spring, just as the narcissus emerge, cut the dried clump back to a …
Type: Plant Info
… which span the color spectrum from yellow and chartreuse to burgundy and purple, coleus is enjoying a revival from its earlier years as a popular Victorian houseplant. The reasons for … very well-draining soil, these plants survived southern summers with no major problems. This is good news for Chicago-area gardeners who lack shaded yards. Growers have been busily … make perfect companions to everything pastel. Coleus can accent the plain or the fancy, and it is widely used in creative containers, where it serves to blend vegetables with vines as well as …
Type: Plant Info
… available to the public with 250,000 plants in production. And a star was born. Knock Out is a four-season winner that will endear itself to gardeners eager for the beauty and versatility … with cool weather. Orange rose hips arrive later, providing a final display. This plant is tough, crown-hardy to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and resistant to black spot, the foliar … bare root in April, or from a container later on, make sure the graft union is planted 1 to 2 inches below soil level. This helps preserve its cold hardiness. Broadcast a slow-release …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: From spring through fall, this abundant bird is easy to spot anywhere. They are often found on spruce trees, their favorite nesting location. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas of the Garden very early in the spring and late in the fall. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare shorebird is most likely to be seen on large lawn areas or on the gravel hill prairie in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Presented by the North American Lily Society, this show is a nationally judged display of more than 200 lily blooms in different varieties and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… This is a dwarf (4’ in height at ten years) form of the species. Culture requirements are the same: …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is rare species found only in . It can reach a height of 75’. It will do best in a sunny location …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
