… vines are vigorous growers that attach their rootlets to vertical surfaces. They perform well in Chicago soils, are winter-hardy and color up a rich red in the fall. For a more traditional ground cover ivy, consider a cultivar of English ivy ( Hedera … a ground cover but is susceptible to winter burn on an exposed wall and may die to the ground in a severe winter. Some of the hardiest recommended cultivars are 'Thorndale', 'Bulgaria' and …
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… Q. I had problems with grubs in my lawn this summer. Is there anything I can do this fall, or should I treat the lawn next … an approved insecticide for immediate action. As cold weather approaches, grubs tunnel deeper in the soil, putting them out of reach of most products. An alternative choice is to treat the damaged areas with imidachloprid in mid-July of next year. Always water the turf before and after applying these chemicals. …
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… This cute little sea urchin is a cactus native to Catamarca province in northern Argentina. It starts as a flattened globe and grows into a6-inch blue-green cylinder … many-petaled yellow flowers will emerge on long stalks. The flower stalks and buds are covered in dense hairs and the outer petals are tipped with spines. This plant does not like to be touched! In its native habitat, this species is accustomed to long, hot, dry periods with occasional …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is native to China. It was discovered by a Basque priest named Armand David which is reflected in its species name, davidii , and its common name, PŠre David's Maple. The tree can grow to 50 … is pale olive green or white stripes on darker olive bark. Its foliage is "un-maple" like in that it isn't lobed. Fall color may be bright red, orange or yellow. It is hardy to Zone 5. This subspecies has slightly different coloration in the bark (greenish-brown with white stripes). New shoots are pinkish-green and the petioles …
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… It is a cross between two popular red maple cultivars, 'October Glory' and 'Autumn Flame'. In early spring before the leaves emerge, tiny red flowers cover the canopy of the tree, a wonderful sight against a blue sky. The samaras, or winged seeds, turn bright red in early summer and then fade to brown and fall to the ground. Foliage color starts with a blue-green, turning to a bright red, then a deep purple in fall. Red maples are beautiful, but they do not tolerate dry clay soils, where the leaves may …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cultivar is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is a beautiful golden-orange-red. One of the best known trees of … produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange red to red. One of the best known trees of eastern North … produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color starts early and is a bright red. One of the best known trees of … produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from orange to scarlet, but it is always … its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Unlike other sugar maples, this tree will grow in poor, compact soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the red maple with the toughness of the silver maple. The 5-lobed leaves are intermediate in shape between the two species. It has a nice upright oval shape and is seedless. This tree is … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum; it is named in honor of Margaret Morton. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
