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  • … renovate existing turf. Cultivate those bare patches, and overseed with a grass mix suitable for your sun or shade conditions. To promote leaf and root growth, fertilize with a granular …
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  • … renovate existing turf. Cultivate those bare patches, and overseed with a grass mix suitable for your sun or shade conditions. To promote leaf and root growth, fertilize with a granular …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected biodiversity back into built-up areas, Mr. Blanc has installed vertical … Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com
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  • … them from falling over in wind. Guard against overexposure to afternoon sun. Carefully monitor for insects during their time spent in the garden. Overwintered tender annuals or tropicals …
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  • … rodents from digging. Cut to the ground all remaining dried perennial material not intended for winter interest. Add to your compost pile. …
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  • … the history of science, and in particular the early history of evolutionary thought. Join us for an interesting and beautifully illustrated talk on the Darwins and the many other scientists, …
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  • … but may take a few years to become established. The leaves of Acanthus were the inspiration for the decorative designs on Corinthian columns popular in Renaissance architecture. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and clay. It flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter. This versatile plant is suitable for borders, screens, or as a specimen plant. …
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  • … are bright pink and the light green leaves have a light underside, making it a great candidate for a hanging basket as well. Cane Begonias can take somewhat more sun than our familiar wax …
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  • … ‘Rhubarb Red’ is a confusing name for a Swiss chard, but is descriptive of the color: intense red stems and large puckered green …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant