… small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums have attractive fall color. There are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
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… small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums have attractive fall color. There are over 100 different varieties of viburnum at the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and provide a delicate honeyed scent. Although it is not hardy in the Chicago area it can be over-wintered successfully. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Merit. …
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… of hooded, 2-lipped, deep pinkish purple flowers on plants that slowly increase in width over time. This wild species collected by members of the Garden's staff from the Caucasus Region …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… should be planted in full sun. It features magenta purple flowers that sparkle like jewels over its gold foliage from late summer through early fall until a secondary bloom extends the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fall after the first hard frost and store in a cool, dry environment nestled in wood shavings over the winter. Plant them out in the garden after the soils have warmed (typically the first …
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… foot of the fence away from the garden like a security fence, so that they can’t climb or jump over it. Other ideas include: For bulbs, try a dome or cage of chicken wire secured over the bed. Sprinkle dried sulfur around or on your plants. Rabbits dislike the smell of … audio element. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday enjoyed by over two billion people. It follows the cycles of nature and occurs on the second new moon …
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… also help keep the pond from freezing solid. If the water surface freezes, pour boiling water over the ice to create a hole for aeration. Although hardy lilies can withstand the cold, they …
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… with orange tips, with a ring of drooping pale orange petals. It has a bushy habit, reaching over three feet tall with numerous branches. Dahlias like warmth and can be planted when all …
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… buds in late winter or early spring. It can be grown on a large trellis, arch, or pergola or over medium-size trees and large shrubs. …
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