… Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
Type: Birding
… This evergreen conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 5 feet. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This round tree needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of 4 feet. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… there are a few stars that shine more brightly than the rest. Perhaps the fairest of them all is the great white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum , a woodland wildflower beloved by … of three deep green leaves. As the plant ages, the white, wavy-edged flowers will often fade to pale rose. A member of the lily family and native to eastern, southeastern, and midwestern states, trillium grows happily in heavily composted, …
Type: Plant Info
… evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting time and continue … the first year with 1 inch of water a week, spread throughout the root zone. Mulch root zones to conserve moisture. Prune spring-flowering shrubs and ornamental trees immediately after they … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to …
Type: Plant Info
… Susan magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the 1950s. Its showy fuschia flowers are fragrant. Due to its compact habit, Susan magnolia may be considered either a large shrub or a small tree. The … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Climbing hydrangea is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60 to 80 feet tall. Root-like, hold-fast structures facilitate its ability to climb and cling to almost any surface. It requires a sturdy structure and will cover trees, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 10 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies in July and August and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has red blooms from May through August and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial reaches a height of 30 inches with full sun and dry to moderate moisture conditions. From August to October its pastel pink blooms attract butterflies. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
