… This beautiful shrub grows up to 3 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant white, salmon and yellow blooms that attract birds. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border as well as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the first hard frosts on fall on this Manitoba bred selection. Foliage is black spot resistant and it is hardy to USDA zone 3. Plant in full sunny locations and provide space around it to encourage good air movement. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Golden yellow petals proliferate to create a fully doubled flower (and hide the dark central cone) on this selection of native coneflowers. Plant in full sun in moderately drained fertile soils and avoid heavy fertilizer applications to keep the plants from lodging (falling over) in windy conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… resistant rose with dark glossy green leaves. The flowers have a very light tea rose scent and bloom virtually continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Insects and hummingbirds are drawn to the flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This cultivar is a rounded, spreading evergreen conifer that grows to a height of 4’ and a spread of 5’. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as periodic deep watering is provided. It prefers full sun and partial shade. During the winter, the foliage will remain green. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… near Detroit, Michigan, in summer 2002. Horticulturalists were puzzled by the sudden decline and loss of hundreds of ash trees, which they attributed to a nonnative, highly destructive … Agrilus planipennis , commonly called the emerald ash borer. The EAB originated in Asia, and most likely entered the United States in packing materials such as wooden crates made out of … identification All Fraxinus species are susceptible. If in doubt, contact Plant Information Service for positive tree identification. D-shaped holes As adults emerge in the spring, they …
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… Casey regularly performs as soloist, bandleader, and sideman in various groups throughout the United States. As a classical guitarist, he has … Church, Elgin Public Library, Northbrook Public Library, Fabyan Park Japanese Garden series, and Musical Offering’s Music on Madison concert series. As a jazz guitarist, Casey performs in … as Andy’s, Fulton Street Arts Collective, Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Merriman’s Playhouse, and The Whistler. Since forming in 2014, his group, Lapis Trio, has played many venues including …
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… to be taken into consideration such as light, soil, pH, pruning requirements, maintenance, and size. When determining a good location to plant a tree and prior to digging the hole, call JULIE, Inc. (Joint Utility Locating Information for … is a not-for-profit corporation that provides information to both professional excavators and homeowners on the precise location of all underground utility lines, such as water, gas, …
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… Q: How do I protect my spring blooming bulbs from wildlife? A: Squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and voles can wreak havoc on bulb beds. These animals prefer crocus and tulip bulbs, but will often dig and discard others. To discourage wildlife from digging and eating bulbs, place chicken wire over …
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… vegetable bed is a good cultural practice that can help to control future problems. Insects and diseases often target vegetables within the same plant family. If you have had past problems, … cucumbers); tomato family (eggplant, potato, tomato, peppers); goosefoot family (spinach and beets); onion family (leeks, garlic, onions); legume family (all peas and beans); and the carrot, celery and parsnip group. …
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