Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers evenly moist, acidic loams with good drainage. Dislikes wet soils, particularly in winter. Dislikes high heat and humidity and does best when soils are …
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Whorls of flowers in pastel shades from white to dark pink arise from the center; these almost resemble candelabras. They also provide a prolonged display in spring. This species prefers consistently moist soils and a slightly shaded environment for best flower …
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… County, plastic rain barrels are available through the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District website . In Lake County, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County website for plastic rain barrels. An internet search for "oak rain barrel" will give you plenty … Annuals, whether in garden beds or containers, are later on the list. These plants will die at the end of the season, and it does not make sense to waste valuable water on them, …
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Are your roses just short of spectacular this season? Corri White, Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist of the Rose and Dwarf Conifer Gardens, shows you best methods for feeding your roses to make them healthy, and the envy of all your friends and …
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'Nana' is a dwarf form of the Himalayan white pine. It grows in a small flattened globe reaching 2-4 feet high and 3-5 feet wide in 10 years. Each needle is striped green and white, giving it a blue appearance. Best grown in full …
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Deep pink flower clusters adorn this nonhardy perennial during the warmer months of summer. This plant grows best in full sun and in well-drained, moderately fertile soils. It's a pollinator magnet throughout the season—one of the species frequently planted in butterfly …
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Jet Trail is a clump-forming shrub that produces white flowers in the spring that are attractive to butterflies. It reaches a maximum height of 4 feet under full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture conditions. It is best used as a specimen or in a …
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… in ground covers. The bulbs are good for naturalizing. The grass-like foliage will die back by late spring. An added bonus is the ease with which these plants can be forced. Plant …
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Q. Is there an all-purpose mulch I can use throughout the different areas of my garden? A. Looking in garden centers today, with choices ranging from white stone to shredded cypress to cocoa shells, it appears the selection of mulch materials is never-ending. One of the best mulches for garden beds originates in your own backyard. It’s compost. The decomposed organic matter in compost will return …
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Showy yellow flowers ornamented with red bracts appear above the delicately patterned leaves feature rippling bars of alternating green and light green patterns. Grow in full sun and periodically refresh the water in the urn for best results. Bring indoors before the first …
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