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  • … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … April in the Garden is all about anticipation, with each day bringing new discoveries, news oohs and aahs. What a magnificent season to walk the cultivated gardens and the natural … Garden offers some exceptional plant combinations in this April and further into spring. Look for the spectacular colors of tulips in shades of yellow, pink, and red. On either side of the … of sweet alyssum — but more importantly, they are an early source of nectar and pollen for the Garden’s resident honey bees.   Don't Miss the Magic! The colors of spring light up each …
    Type: Walks
  • … severe pruning. On some plants it means trimming individual stems back to where they branch. For other plants, it can mean cutting all stems back to a few inches, so they put out a whole new … after their first May bloom, they will likely rebloom in July. Some years there is time for a second deadheading and a last hurrah of blooms before frost.   Bleeding heart ( Dicentra …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … back from the ground. Lawn damage sometimes is compounded by raccoons and skunks, who dig for grubs. Occasionally, raccoons and skunks will return to a lawn after grubs have been …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … environmental policy. Renee likes working at the Youth Farm because it offers the opportunity for her to engage community members in learning about where their food comes from. John Ajayi … environmental policy. Renee likes working at the Youth Farm because it offers the opportunity for her to engage community members in learning about where their food comes from. John Ajayi …
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  • … This reaction is not specific to topiaries, but to all houseplants. Gardeners should watch for symptoms of common problems, such as webbing or stippling on leaves (mites), small fungus … worsen because indoor life produces stress. Try to provide extra humidity and air movement for all plants. It has been said that the growing conditions in a stuffy, heated apartment in …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … foliage never dries completely can develop mildew problems more quickly. When selecting plants for the garden, consider planting drought-tolerant annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses, …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … the growing season, insecticidal soap or summer weight oil may be used against mites and eggs. For additional information on spider mites, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
    Type: Plant Info