… This tree grows to a height of 65 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has yellow and green flowers from March through June. It is best used is as a shade tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Orange Cocotte' is classified as an Asiatic lily. It grows strongly upright to 3 feet and is topped by very showy … producing any of the yellow pollen that often spots the flowers of other varieties. It grows best in full sun but will take partial shade. In the garden, it should be planted in groups for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It’s always a fun day with a community vibe, as Chicago area gardeners gather to swap seeds, stories, and green-thumb tips. Panache sunflower ( Helianthus annuus … those grown in a high-quality medium. Some adjectives that should describe the product you buy: sterile, fine-grained, free-draining, fluffy, uniform. One brand we’ve had success with: … and residues before filling with starting mix. 4. The right light. A strong light source is crucial for stimulating plant growth. Without it, plants turn leggy, making them weak and more …
Type: Blog
… The birch leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The polar vortex and a very wet, cold spring delivered a knockout punch to some plants this year. (You may recall that the Garden was closed for two consecutive days in … on the bottom 1 foot of the plants. It was much more devastating than we thought.” Tiddens is anticipating a lot of disease this year because of the peculiar conditions. “We’ve had … but the temperatures are up and down,” Tiddens said. What’s a gardener to do? Provide the best conditions and cultural practices possible. When buying new plants, match the plant to the …
Type: Plant Info
… This fantastic tree from South America is both showy and odd. Large, ruffled, five-petalled flowers have five petals and resemble orchids. The petals are magenta, fading to white at the base and streaked with carmine. A long staminal column protrudes from the flower … and swollen, covered with formidable stout thorns. Not winter hardy, this plant grows best with consistent moisture in humusy, well-drained soils in full sun. It tolerates some light …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the loose bark of dead trees. Upon reaching a small stand of dead American elm trees, I began to lift the loose remaining bark away from one of the trees to see if any spiders were present. … This summer, one of those houses contained half a dozen bats—probably little browns. It is best to place bat houses in full sunlight, since the bats have high body metabolisms and prefer … to build a bat house? Construction details can be found at the Bat Conservation International website at batcon.org . Another local flier, this very tame flying squirrel enjoyed a snack of …
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… Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' is a dwarf shrub with long thin leaves and a breathtaking display of dark pink flowers in spring. … is a low growing suckering shrub that is not fussy about soil pH, texture or moisture but does best in full sun. Because of the suckering nature, it is best planted where it can slowly … disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely hardy. Prune only to shape soon after the flowers have passed so the new growth will have plenty of time to form …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tall (70’) tree is found only in central and west China. Its needles are blue-green. Due to its rarity, it is seldom seen in private gardens. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… take care of their "dirty" business. Starting with and maintaining healthy soil is fundamental to good gardening, but too often it is overlooked in the frenzy to get those plants in the … topsoil to your garden. This requires working with local nurseries to source out where they buy their topsoil and finding a nursery with soil that matches the native soil of your area. When … compost will be ready for your garden in four to six months. It's so easy, and it's the best thing you can do for your soil—and your plants. …
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