… Everyone can use a little privacy in their garden from time to time. After all, a garden is a place to retreat from the outside … views into a garden, but it can also make the space feel confined. That’s where shrubs come in—they can form a living fence that changes through the seasons. Shrubs are low-growing woody … The cultivar ‘Green Giant’ is a narrow, fast-growing evergreen that can be sheared to keep it in bounds if necessary. These shrubs are best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full …
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… Many types maintain their evergreen beauty during winter, providing a welcome focal point in any yard during this bleak time. Their year-round consistency also provides habitat and … dwarf conifers for your landscape? Be sure to learn the exact characteristics of each, keeping in mind their different foliage and colors, which may differ from the parent or normal species. … Bud mutations (or, as they are sometimes called, “sports”) can also introduce changes in a particular bud from the normal growing parent to a dwarfed habit. Finally, tangled, dense …
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… Q. Every spring I become entranced with the different types of poppies, especially those in containers. Which are best for Chicago? A. Early spring is a fine time to appreciate poppy … poppy ( Papaver nudicaule ), grown as an annual, has a fragrant flower, 1 to 3 inches across, in salmon, pink, orange, white or red. Its petals resemble crepe paper, and the plant grows to 2 … annual that can self-sow. Fat, furry buds open to single, double or semidouble nodding flowers in red, white, pink or yellow. These poppies, like the others, prefer full sun, good drainage and …
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… of their colorful blooms, decorative foliage, and compact habit. They are readily available in a variety of colors including pink, red, and white. Given the right location and care, they … and grown as indoor houseplants to bloom again next winter. Cyclamen plants need to be kept in a bright, cool location away from direct sunlight. One to two hours of direct sunlight is acceptable in the winter months as long as they do not become too warm. Temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees …
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… and Septoria leaf spot. Early monitoring and detection are important and can be key factors in managing these diseases. Fungal problems usually begin at the bottom of the plant and … and stems and can reduce fruit yields. Infected leaves begin with small dark spots that grow in size, some with concentric rings. Leaves can turn yellow or brown and fall off early. Stems … or a permeable landscape fabric can reduce the possibility of infection from soil splash. In the fall, remove all infected plant debris to reduce the inoculum for next year. Planting …
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… Perhaps one of the most unusual species in a family filled with a lot of diversity. Virtually leafless; relying on the green … Multiple pendulous spikes of many pale green flowers with creamy white lips are produced in winter time. A challenge for most homeowners to grow, requiring a slab of bark to grow on, consistent daily moisture except for a short dry period in fall needed to set the flower buds; high humidity, bright light and warmth. The orchid family …
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… the bright yellow lip. Reverse side of the petals take on a purplish tinge. Grow indoors in winter in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and perfectly drained soil media. In summer place outdoors so that the plant will experience diurnal temperature fluctuations …
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… A yellow base is veined in pink on this moth orchid that seems to glow in the sunlight. Among the easiest orchids to grow indoors they are tolerant of low light, low humidity and indifferent care. For best results grow in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and water 2 to 3 times per week to keep the …
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… flag features maroon veining while the light green petals have maroon dots and are tipped in broad lavender swathes. An unusual brown colored pouch has red veining. Leaves are solid … when grown indoors with higher humidity and absolutely perfect soil drainage. Move outdoors in summer in shaded conditions and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed. The orchid family consists of …
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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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