… full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 80 feet. It is a specimen tree requiring a lot of space. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a maximum height of 30 feet. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet. It is a specimen as a shade tree or as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… presentation from Doug Stotz , senior conservation ecologist at The Field Museum. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. Its area is larger than the lower 48 states of the United States combined. It is one of the most … Janeiro and São Paulo. Brazil, ranked third in the world for most bird species, has more than 1,800 known species of birds. In his talk, Dr. Stotz will survey the avifauna of Brazil, …
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… partnership with the Friends of the Chicago River and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. It is viewable from the North Branch Trail near Dundee Road. Now, as the earth awakens from winter, … Peter Nagle, managing ecologist, lakes and shorelines. “Some data suggests that once a pole is occupied it tends to have a nest the following year.” The osprey is at risk of disappearing as a breeding species. Ospreys are fish-eating raptors that migrate …
Type: Blog
… I care for my Christmas cactus when it stops blooming? A. Christmas cactus ( Schlumbergera ) is one of the plants most often associated with the holidays because it usually blooms between … red, and purple and are usually sold in full bud with at least a few blooms. After the plant is finished blooming, it needs a resting period for about two months at which time very little, … remain outdoors until nighttime temperatures reach 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. When the plant is brought inside, keep it in a cool room that remains dark after sunset to continue bud …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Should I remove snow from my shrubs? A. It is not necessary to remove light amounts of snow from trees and shrubs. However, heavy snowfalls … lessen the chance of accumulation. All broken branches will need to be removed. If the damage is severe and threatens the overall health of the tree or presents a safety hazard, the broken branches should be removed as soon as possible. If the damage is minimal, the broken branches should be removed at the appropriate time of the year. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Should I remove snow from my shrubs? A. It is not necessary to remove light amounts of snow from trees and shrubs. However, heavy snowfalls … lessen the chance of accumulation. All broken branches will need to be removed. If the damage is severe and threatens the overall health of the tree or presents a safety hazard, the broken branches should be removed as soon as possible. If the damage is minimal, the broken branches should be removed at the appropriate time of the year. …
Type: Plant Info
… care to leave about a 6-inch area surrounding the roses. Established roses need approximately 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. This is often provided by spring showers, but if there is not a sufficient amount of rainfall, supplement. Do not water unless the soil is dry; too much …
Type: Plant Info
… noticed that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change color in cold weather. The different color of the foliage in such species is not indicative of a pathogen or cultural disorder; it is a normal response to winter temperatures. Species that are known to change color in cold …
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