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  • … Pollinators are crucial to the health of the planet, helping with everything from the food we eat to the cycle of life. You can welcome pollinators such as bees into your … at one end for the roof. Unless you’re talking nectar, bees aren’t fussy. They want shelter from the elements and a suitable place to nest. A block of wood 4 inches wide, 6 inches deep, and … the bee condo. Mount the bee condo near flowers or trees in a sunny location that’s protected from wind. It can be placed anywhere between 3 to 15 feet off the ground. A spot near eye …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … grounds, a few fuzzy strawberries in the back of the refrigerator, the seeds and membranes from jalapeños, and the occasional box of expired rice or cereal—that go into the compost. I top … potting mix attached to the roots, and other garden debris. And I put a bucket of water on it from time to time because even microorganisms get thirsty while they are working to process all … Agency (EPA), states, “most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day—from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce to parts of fruits and vegetables that could be eaten …
    Type: Blog
  • … was acquiring an empire, she was acquiring property, gardeners, and 250 different roses from all over the world to add to the gardens of Malmaison, her chateau retreat outside Paris. … on the petals, the warming effect of early sun will encourage the release of fragrant oils from the petals and, occasionally, the leaves. Hot sun, rain, wind, and high humidity work … the hardy roses (that is, the shrubs) will be the ones most able to withstand attack. From a design point of view, shrub roses are easily integrated into mixed borders, evergreen …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … bloom cycle can easily be interrupted if the plant is exposed to as much as a single ray from a flashlight. Unlike the poinsettia, the foliage of kalanchoe remains attractive indoors …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … and woodpeckers, that will not be attracted to the suet or seeds. Evergreens protect birds from the cold, wind, and predators, too. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … a moist leaf surface to germinate. Severely infected trees that have defoliated will benefit from adequate water and an application of nitrogen fertilizer. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … if warm afternoon sun is followed by a rapid drop in temperature at sundown. Reflected light from snow cover can exacerbate the problem. Treatment & Solutions Select trees that are winter …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant