… list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of physical labor, and true, some plants succumb and we don't know why. But most problems gardeners and their plants encounter could be avoided … of chemicals, and use products that break down quickly. Consult the Garden's Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for the latest treatments. Spot-treat an area rather than the entire …
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… gardening requires plants with three key qualities: low maintenance (it's hot out there), heat and drought tolerance (ditto), and brilliant color—the brighter the better. Zinnias fit the bill on all three counts. And more. In fact, they're one of the best flowers that smart gardeners can put to work in their …
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… epiphytic cactus native to Guatemala in early summer. "Dragon fruit" in red, orange, pink, and yellow in early winter and are very ornamental as well as edible. Requires bright light, periodic watering, and a support plant or trellis to clamber over. …
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… Early flower, finely dissected foliage, and brilliant red color are all hallmarks of this remarkably rare hybrid between Paeonia tenuifolia (Caucasus to Ukraine) and Paeonia veitchii var. woodwardia (China). Easily among the earliest of the herbaceous perennial peonies to flower. Full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soils are key to success. …
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… from late spring through early fall. The fruity vanilla-like fragrance attracts pollinators and gardeners alike. Plant this cultivar in full sun, moderately fertile, moisture-retentive soils, and water during droughts; it is insect and disease resistant. …
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… Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Flamingo’ grows 30 -36 inches tall and blooms from June to August with pale lavender flowers. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in …
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… This is a dwarf evergreen cultivar that will grow to a height of 6’ and a width of 4’. It has gold foliage that turns into a coppery color in cold weather. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as it is well-drained and slightly acidic. It prefers full sun and partial shade. …
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… Light lavender flowers feature a dark purple midrib stripe and rare set seed on this new selection of garden chives. Plant in full sun and allow to establish before starting to harvest the Kelly green leaves for seasoning. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This perennial needs partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 2 feet. From May through August it produces showy pink blooms. It is a specimen in a border or ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This round shrub grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from May through August. It belongs in a border or a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
