… what is this and when should it be done? A. Aeration is a process that creates openings in turf to reduce thatch and help with water infiltration, nutrient absorption, and air movement … cores of soil and help redistribute them over time. Slicing is a method that cuts narrow slits in the turf with rotating blades. Spiking uses spikes to cut holes in the turf, but soil is not removed, so it may actually contribute to compaction. Core aeration …
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… balled and burlapped evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to … at the expense of flower production. Lilac blossoms will last longer indoors if they are cut in the morning on a long woody stem when the flower is only half open. Cut a second time indoors …
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… is synonymous with the word “bee,” but only a fraction of plants are pollinated by bees. In fact, many different insects and mammals are pollinators—bats, birds, beetles, and we can't … Skogen, Ph.D., tells us about the white-lined sphinx moth ( Hyles lineatawe ). Meet Some Moths In the state of Illinois alone there are more than 1,850 known species of moths—more than ten … Some are beneficial pollinators, and some can be pests. Here are a few that we have found in and around the Chicago Botanic Garden: Hawkmoth (Sphingidae) Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) …
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… Purple flowers are produced in spikes at the growing tip of the evergreen canes (pseudobulbs) several times during the year. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and very well drained potting media. The orchid … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and can be a nice specimen tree if its lower branches are pruned. Small yellow flowers appear in March, and during a cool spring, they'll last for weeks. Bright red fruit that ripens in midsummer is edible but extremely tart. Fall color can be reddish to purple, depending on the … cherry dogwood is the first dogwood to flower and is one of the first plants to flower in the Midwest in early spring. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are …
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… Small masses of flowers near the tip of the tall growing cane like pseudobulbs come in hot colors typically - red, orange, yellow as a single color or sometimes in mixed colors on each flower. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the eighteenth century, forsythias produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in …
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… Light orange cattleya orchid flowers with 3 to 5 flowers per stem in winter. Cattleya orchids can be a challenge for homeowners in the Chicago area to keep overwinter requiring high quality grow lights and high humidity. The … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… Bubblegum pink flowers are spotted in dark pink to maroon in concentrated areas on the petals creating almost a halo effect. The orchid family consists of … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… Creamy yellow flowers are variously marked and patterned in orangish red in large clusters near the growing tip of the plant. The orchid family consists of a large number … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
