… with attractive light green fronds. A warm humid environment with filtered light is necessary for the successful growth of these ferns. In home gardens it is commonly grown by tying the crown …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers, and most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lowest rate possible. Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) is generally considered the best deicer for plants and from an environmental standpoint. But since high concentrations can reduce oxygen levels in waterways, use it carefully for managing snow on roads and bridges near waterways. Effective to temperatures as low as 15 … protect plants from salt-laden spray. Snow fences or burlap make effective seasonal barriers. For some, a screen of salt-tolerant plants is a more aesthetically pleasing option that needs to …
Type: Plant Info
… long, gray neck; and black and white throat. The heron stares intently at the water waiting for the perfect time to strike a fish or frog with its long, daggerlike bill. Suddenly, the heron … to nest each year. A heron rookery can be a noisy, messy place with squawking young hollering for their dinner. When they see their parents return from their food-finding forays, the young …
Type: Birding
… of time to figure out the whole lawn care question. Having lived in a condo in Rogers Park for more than 30 years, we were excited to embrace our own green space. And we imagined something … of native plants over traditional residential landscaping. It was especially gratifying for us when both the National Wildlife Federation and Openlands certified our garden as a … who enjoy the food sources and shelter of the garden, and it has been a favorite way station for many migratory birds. Furry friends are frequent visitors as well: raccoons, chipmunks, …
Type: Blog
… cover. Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' (red) Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder' (salmon pink) For a dramatic statement, the tallest of the genus, Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii … flowers. Cultivars of the Chinese astilbes are faster to spread, making them fine candidates for ground covers. The famous German hybridizer George Arends (1862-1952) considered the astilbe … 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Throughout the Lakeside Gardens and along the shoreline, look for masses of Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst' (lavender), 'Deutschland' (white), 'Finale' (soft …
Type: Plant Info
… intensifies the leaf colorations and promotes good flower development. When taken outside for the summer, they will prefer partial shade to avoid leaf scorch. Indoor room temperatures … pruning of these canes will keep the plants compact, rounded and, in many cases, suitable for hanging baskets. When the new plant is 6 inches tall, pinch the top growing shoot; lateral … in if plants are too crowded, watered from overhead or have poor air circulation. Watch out for mealybugs on foliage; control them by dabbing with alcohol-soaked cotton swabs. When …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 … the Garden offers a quiet, serene beauty that’s unlike any other season. Learn More >> Dress for the weather so you can take your time. Stop to look at the overall landscape—the exquisite … cold,” Carlson said. Pack at least one extra memory card. “Put the battery in an inside pocket for protection to help keep it at full strength. You can see the battery energy level depleting …
Type: Plant Info
… Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicabotanic.org for more detailed information. …
Type: Plant Info
