… and burst into flower in early spring with many more blooms than if it were planted directly from a greenhouse. Interplant between tulips and other spring flowering bulbs in fall for a … root system allows the plants to produce an abundance of flowers as soon as temperatures start to warm. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>'St. Klernet's' bloom starts with burgundy red buds all up and down every branch. Then from mid-spring into summer, the buds open to reveal bright pinkish-red flowers. And this bush is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Join managing ecologist Matt Evans for an exclusive insider’s view of the woods. Meet at the McDonald Woods shelter along the east road. The tour starts promptly at 9 a.m. Registration is required, as space is limited. Call (847) 835-8215 if you have any …
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… Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable and herb gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, …
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… indoor light and dry moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet before the stems start to lay over due to their weight. In late spring, it produces large orange-red blooms. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
This is the product of a crossing of the Korean Maple and Japanese Maple. It grows upright to a height of 20 feet and then starts to spread outward to 24 feet. Its foliage is a rich green which turns to bright orange-red and deep red in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Care Bulb booster Mulch overeager bulbs Tend to emerging perennials Start summer-blooming bulbs Indoor Plant Care Houseplant boost Propagate houseplants Continue starting seeds Bonus Force indoor blooms from branches Spring arrives this month, but winter may be reluctant to depart. Nevertheless, … weather is on the horizon. Garden To-Do List Spring cleaning On dry days, remove winter debris from lawn and garden beds. Avoid walking on wet soil. Also, keep the following in mind: When …
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… grow to a height of 8 inches with full sun to partia shade and dry soil conditions. Blooms from May through August can be red, yellow, white, green, purple, or a mixture of these. A low-growing perennial succulent, hen-and-chicks get their common name from their tendency to start new “chicks” in a circular pattern around the mother “hen”. The botanic name sempervivum …
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… juicy red tomatoes, giant colorful zinnias, or a rainbow of Swiss chard leaves. Growing plants from seed is fun and saves money—where else can you get dozens of plants for a few dollars? Many plants can be grown from seed indoors while others, such as carrots and beans, are sown directly in the garden. Get … after the last frost-free date. In the Chicago area, that date generally is May 15. If you start your seeds too early, you could end up with spindly plants on your windowsills. If a seed …
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Prune grapevines according to selected method. For detailed information on pruning grapevines, contact plant information at (847) 835-0972 to order Plant Information Fact Sheet #36, Pruning Grapevines. Prune raspberry bushes and reattach canes to support system, if necessary. Some gardeners mow their raspberry patches to the ground this month to encourage one big crop during summer. Everbearing …
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