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  • … spirea and shares its vase-shaped habit, flowering and size characteristics. It was bred for better resistance to foliar diseases. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Japanese honeysuckle, which is an invasive species. As a native plant this is recommended for naturalized settings. However, deer like to browse the branches, and several species of …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … It requires full sun and moderate soil fertility—use acid fertilizers, similar to what is used for rhododendrons—and needs to be kept moist. The very large, silvery, felted leaves on a rounded …
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  • … gracefully along a  low wall. Like all roses, COMPASSION® needs full sun and rich, moist for best performance. It shows good disease resistance, but do try to give it enough space so air …
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  • … perfect air circulation, she'll do better at keeping healthy than many other roses.  However, for best bloom, find a site with full sun and good air circulation, provide regular moisture, and …
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  • … petals that are pink-orange at the tips with a yellow interior. The floribunda group are known for producing multiple, hybrid-tea-shaped flowers in sprays. Their dark green stems can grow up …
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  • … are salt tolerant (the species grows along the shoreline in Asia); thus they are perfect for use along Chicago-area roadways that are subject to wind-blown spray or runoff from de-icing …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … a natural setting. The first session will be held at the Chicago Botanic Garden to prepare you for the photoshoot event with tips and techniques. The second session will be held at the Schlitz …
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  • … more accurately, and that has led to smaller classifications and many recent name changes. For example, the majority of native North American species formerly classified as asters are now … several American native species. These are not necessarily the ones an ecologist would choose for a prairie restoration, but those likely to do best in a garden. And they were not necessarily the species and cultivars most often recommended for gardens.  Hawke's go-to plant was aromatic aster ( Symphyotrichum oblongifolium , formerly …
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  • … where you can reflect on your day—or your life—and be one with nature. Here are some ideas for using your own outdoor sanctuary as a welcome escape. Take a Seat A comfortable chair or … that range from clove and vanilla to lemon, orange, and almond. Meander A path is a necessity for getting around, but it can also provide a framework that links garden elements together. In a larger space, a path allows for exploring and can lead to hidden features, like a fountain, a birdbath, or statuary tucked …
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