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  • … Ornamental grasses are fundamental to the four-season garden. In spring their emerging leaves arrive just in time to help conceal yellowing bulb foliage. As summer progresses, their clumping mounds, upright … at random angles and rustle in the winter wind. Little bluestem ( Schizachyrium scoparium ) is a four-season wonder.  A true native of the tallgrass prairie, this rugged, warm-season grass …
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  • … This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. It is a specimen for the urban street. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 15 feet in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It blooms from November to February and is a specimen in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This vine needs full sun to partial shade and dry conditions. From midwinter to early spring it produces inconspicuous green and red blooms. This vine is a specimen. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This perennial rises to a height of 18 inches in full sun and dry moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 3 feet with partial shade and moist soil conditions. From May to August it has white blooms. It is a specimen. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This bulb grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In March and April it has white blooms. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This perennial grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From July through October it has yellow blooms that attract butterflies. It is also attractive to birds. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The winter landscape, freed from its summer splendor, may appear bare and forlorn to some, but for those who take the time to stroll around the Garden, there are wonders to contemplate—and to photograph. Birds, berries, … View Classes     Carlson’s Outdoor Photo Tips Light Controlling light in photography is important. “Often the snow looks gray or blue in winter photos; this is because there’s an …
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  • … Here’s a fun Earth Day project to try at home. Have your kids outgrown their toddler rainboots? Don’t throw them away!   Here is a fun project for the whole family. Materials A rainboot predrilled with three holes; small … begonia plants, water bottles Approximate time needed: 30 – 40 minutes   1. Add some rocks to the rainboot to help prevent plant roots from getting too wet. 2. Next, add soil to the boot. …
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