… are very adaptable to poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… waxy green leaves are flat and about 1-3 inches long and 1-2 inches wide and arranged spirally on the branches. Propagation is by seed. The trees are very slow-growing with some original …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To … Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower display. Gardeners should also remember to let leaves and stems remain … remain green, they are manufacturing carbohydrates that the bulbs will store and use as energy for next year’s growth. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To … Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower display. Gardeners should also remember to let leaves and stems remain … remain green, they are manufacturing carbohydrates that the bulbs will store and use as energy for next year’s growth. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: How do I start tomato seedlings indoors? A: To grow your own tomatoes for transplanting outdoors, sow the seeds indoors four to six weeks before the usual last frost … After all danger of frost has passed, plants should be moved to a shady area of the garden for several hours each day. Gradually increase the time the plants are exposed to outdoor conditions. This may entail moving them in and out for a period of three to seven days. After the tomatoes have been planted, be prepared to cover …
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… Q. How do I select a good carving pumpkin for my family? A. There are four species of Curcurbita that are considered pumpkins; however, the intermediate and large Curcurbita pepo varieties are the ones used primarily for jack-o’-lanterns. Consider going to the pumpkin patch early. A well-chosen pumpkin will last … may develop a frost ring around the top of the fruit and will have a shorter shelf life. Look for pumpkins that have a well-rounded shape that is free of any fresh wounds or soft spots, which …
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… Fountain European beech is both a weeping and columnar form of the species and thus suitable for narrow spaces in the home landscape. It is a sport or naturally occurring variation of F. … of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
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… shaped flower with pink markings that resemble the face of a monkey. The requirement for consistently moist, cool, humid, well drained growing conditions makes it, unfortunately, a challenge for many homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. How do I care for a Norfolk Island pine? A. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is commonly grown as a … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… A. Christmas cactus is a member of the forest cactus group and has very specific requirements for blooming. This plant prefers to spend the summer outside in a shady location. Around … move it inside so that it can enter its pre-flowering period. The critical factors for good blooming are a sunny windowsill, night temperatures between 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit …
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