… Rosa 'Medallion' is a member of the group of roses known as hybrid teas. It features lightly fragrant, … other members of this class, is susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, and winter kill in the Chicago area. Select a planting site in full sun with good air movement (not up against a house or group of shrubs), and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… as part of a program to develop disease tolerant lilacs for warmer climates. Betsy Ross is an early bloomer and features abundant fragrant white panicles. Members of the genus Syringa , … commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lilac takes its common name from the fact that it blooms a bit later than the common lilac. It is a large shrub suitable for a hedge and features fragrant lavender to whitish blooms. Members … commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the Chinese lilac bears fragrant pale purple blooms on arching branches. The Chinese lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , … commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What sort of spring care should I provide for my roses? A. April is the appropriate month for some basic and necessary pruning. Pruning not only promotes improved … overall plant health. Timing is important. Begin pruning when dormant roses begin to leaf out in the spring. It is best to wait until temperatures moderate and wide fluctuations are not … roses require very little pruning beyond the removal of dead or damaged canes, especially in the first years following planting. …
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… Ring in the holidays with this woodland reindeer; he’s so cute and so simple to create. Learn how to take wool and shape and sculpt it into felt. Perfect for the novice crafter, needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique that is both creative and relaxing. It uses a special needle to tangle the wool fibers into felt. Come …
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… buds are set. Monitor roses for insects and diseases. Check daily for black spot, especially in wet weather. Do not handle rosebushes if foliage is wet and infected. Wait until leaves have dried before removing them and spraying. Monitor … black heads) and their damage (tissuelike patches on the leaves). Succulent new green growth is particularly susceptible to aphid attack. Monitor newly planted shrubs, small flowering trees, …
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… Gardenia jasminoides , native to southeast Asia, is a large shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family with large, white, very fragrant flowers … those young at heart) — wore boutonnières and corsages when going out on dates. The Rubiaceae is the third largest plant family, with 611 genera and more than 13,000 species. It contains a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Margaret is a miniature hosta with medium green foliage. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Lemon beebalm is a North American native plant that grows to around 2 to 3 feet high and 12 inches wide. It … flowers during July and August; removing dead flowers will extend the flowering. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
