… in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
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… Peony's a charming lady, she doesn't like a spot too shady; likes to live out in the light, dressed in red or pink or white. --Elizabeth Gordon Peony plants are … the oldest perennials in cultivation. There are woody small shrubs (euphemistically referred to as tree peonies) in addition to the herbaceous perennial types. Herbaceous peonies assume a … Double Paeonia 'Kansas' Bomb Paeonia 'He's My Star' Peony Information from the Experts For plant information click on each species above. Find expert tips on growing below. Planting …
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… in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? A. Tomato transplants are extremely sensitive to weather and moisture. They will often drop their blossoms if temperatures drop below 55 degrees, if there are too many heavy rains or if there are frequent dry winds. Try to resist planting tomato plants in your garden too early. The Garden recommends setting … eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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… Q. I am interested in cultivating moss on the sides of some of my stone garden urns to give them a natural, aged look. How do I do this? A. Since moss thrives in a shady, moist … corn oil Apply directly onto the surface of the urns and keep them in a cool, shady spot for about one month. Apply more until moss begins to grow. There are also many paints available that can lend an “antiqued” look. …
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… the pond from freezing solid. If the water surface freezes, pour boiling water over the ice to create a hole for aeration. Although hardy lilies can withstand the cold, they will die if their tubers freeze, so it is a good idea to monitor your pond constantly during extremely cold weather. …
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… Dean Tonenna will share some of the traditional botanical knowledge that has been passed on to him through his tribe, the Kootzatukadu, Native Americans who live in the Sierra Nevada … Nevada Mountains and have managed and relied upon Sierran and Great Basin plant resources for millennia. While times have changed, the Kootzatukadu continue to utilize natural resources in a traditional manner. …
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… early fall until a secondary bloom extends the show later into the fall. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds attracted to its honey scented blooms. Minimal water is needed once established. Dead-heading as needed will keep the plant looking fresh. Cutting back down to a foot in the fall will encourage fresh foliage the following spring. …
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… plant in the Chicago area. In tropical areas around the world, the starchy tubers are cooked to make poi, a dietary staple. The leaves, cooked to rid them calcium oxalate crystals, are used as greens. Grown for its eye-catching foliage, it prefers partial shade and humusy, moist or wet, slightly acidic …
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… is one of the golden toned cultivars. The leaves emerge a golden orange/green and mature to a mixture of darker yellow and green. The undersides are a red purple. The flowers emerge in late spring/early summer and are ivory in color. This Alumroot does well in partial to full shade. Big Top Gold Alumroot a is a polyploid cultivar derived from Heuchera 'Caramel'. … leaves, larger inflorescences and more undulated leaves. Heucheras are predominately grown for the impact of their colorful foliage, the flowers add an additional airy accent in the early …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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