… The success of prairie and woodland restorations is typically assessed using measures of diversity and productivity of the aboveground plant … or woodlands that have never been disturbed. Our results to date indicate that organic matter is not always being added to long-term carbon reservoirs over time, and thus an increasing time … that decomposition of plant materials (litter) varies across sites and is linked to a site's soil microbial community not the age of the restoration. Students: Umek …
Type: Research
… What can I do to prevent powdery mildew from attacking my phlox and zinnias? A. Powdery mildew is a late-season fungus that favors hot, humid days, cooler nights, and mornings heavy with dew. … attacks vegetables, fruits, and woody plants as well as other herbaceous plants. The damage is often more aesthetic than life-threatening. Some of the most susceptible plants to this … or tools. Make sure plants that require full sun are indeed receiving full sun. If mildew is detected early in the season, approved fungicides can be used to discourage its spread. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. What is the difference between June-bearing and ever-bearing strawberries? A. Types of strawberries … produce smaller fruits, lower yields, and fewer runners than June-bearing varieties. It is best to remove blooms from June-bearing varieties the first year to encourage healthy root … type. More varieties of June-bearing plants are available than ever-bearing or day-neutral. It is not possible to tell the difference between the types just by looking at them so be sure you …
Type: Plant Info
… 11 million unpaid caregivers? As these numbers grow, creating inclusive, supportive spaces is essential. Dementia Friendly America was launched to help communities create these spaces. In … one of the Garden’s Free Admission Days for Illinois residents. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Malagasy tree aloe ( Aloe vaombe ), a member of the Asphodeliaceae family, is one of the most beautiful large tree aloes, which makes it a stunning centerpiece specimen for … comes from the indigenous name “ vahombre .” Native to southern Madagascar, Aloe vaombe is an unbranched succulent that grows to 12 feet or taller, with large single rosettes of 5 feet … It thrives in limestone soil, similar to the dry, thorny scrub in Madagascar, and it is drought resistant in a variety of climates. However, it won’t survive outdoors below 25 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… survival in the Chicago region, where they don’t do well in heavy clay soil in winter. This is a butterfly and bee magnet when in flower from mid-summer through fall. Insect and disease resistant, the fragrant foliage is also a turn-off to rabbits and deer. This cultivar is a classic example of "what’s in a name." Arthur Simmonds was a gardener in Clandon near …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blue Bonnet false indigo is a dwarf variety is a clone selected from seeds collected in Texas. It features blue flower spikes that emerge … as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice …
Type: Item Detail
… conditions. Its white blooms attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… late spring to early fall it produces orange flowers that attract birds and butterflies. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
