… encourage rebloom. The inflorescence of small plants should be removed at the base because it is unlikely that it will produce new blooms until the plant reaches a larger size. Inflorescences … stem, which may encourage it to rebloom within 8 to 12 weeks. Some gardeners believe that it is always best to remove the entire flowering stem to its base. If flowers grow smaller with age, …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: My peonies have overgrown their space. When can I divide them? A: Fall is the best time to divide and transplant peonies. Although peonies do not require regular … division, when they begin to overtake an area or you find them growing in too much shade, it is time to move them. Plants transplanted in the fall will have plenty of time to establish their …
Type: Plant Info
… does not affect the overall health of the plants. Fungal spores can overwinter; therefore, it is important to remove all leaves as soon as they fall to lessen the impact of the disease next year. Because maple leaf tar spot is primarily a cosmetic disease, fungicide treatments are usually not necessary. Please contact …
Type: Plant Info
… his top growing recommendations and tips for varieties for midwestern gardeners. Epic Tomatoes is the culmination of decades of LeHoullier’s passion for collecting, researching, and growing … on open-pollinated (non-hybrid) varieties in a wide range of colors, sizes, and flavors. He is responsible for naming, developing, and introducing many varieties—including the well-known …
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… A great way to get into the winter spirit is to create your own wreath, featuring embellishments inspired by nature. Don't be intimidated: We will take you step by step through the process. The best part is that you can add your own touches to make your wreath truly one-of-a-kind. Here are some …
Type: Blog
… you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Jumbo' hardy kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … weigh up to an ounce each, making each one a two-bite snack. There's more good news. 'Jumbo' is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Peter Hanelt, editor of Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops , it is unlikely to have occurred in nature, because the ranges of the parents do not overlap. The … to render bulbs and bulbils edible. One white cultivar (McCullar's) does not need peeling and is treasured by chefs in the Chicago area. Bulbils may be planted deep, 6 inches or so, and will …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Purple Sensation Persian onion ( Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation') is one of the earliest of the large-flowered, hardy onions that produce hundreds of violet-purple … and leaves discourages deer and rabbits. Successful establishment in Chicago-area landscapes is dependent on planting the large bulbs among shrubs and perennials that are in active growth in …
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… Queens Tears is one of the easier of the epiphytic bromeliads for home owners to grow and flower. The pink, … var. israelensis, a bacterial disease of mosquito larvae, fungus gnat and blackfly larvae that is available in most nurseries or garden departments. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… — a characteristic described as an "analog" in the scientific literature. The genus Clematis is derived from the Greek clema (tendril) used by Dioscorides to describe several plants that … of tendrils at the tips of the leaves. There are more than 200 species in this genus, which is found in northern and southern hemisphere temperate regions, and the mountains of Africa. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
