… This clump-forming grass can grow to a height of about 4 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. In mid summer and early fall it produces insignificant yellow and purple blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tall (145’) tree is native to . It has no tolerance for shade, salt exposure, or air pollution, but it can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Halloween It’s just about that time of year for ghosts, goblins, witches, and treats. To celebrate, here are some plants that are not only creepy and chilling, but cool, charming, and … Pumpkin Baby Boo Pumpkin Move over, big jack-o'-lanterns. There's a new kid in town. Baby Boo is a miniature pumpkin that’s white as snow. These cuties measure 2 to 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Sow the seeds outdoors in May on a trellis or a fence and …
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… Star magnolia, native to Japan, is one of the earliest magnolias to bloom in the spring, which makes the buds vulnerable to a late frost. Large, delicate white to … the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows, and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… Michael Dodge linden viburnum is somewhat smaller than the species at 6' x 6' but differs more importantly in its bright yellow fruit in contrast to the red fruit typical of other linden viburnums. Like other linden viburnums, however, Michael … and red fall foliage. The yellow fruit are abundant and persistent through winter. Native to China, Korean, and Japan, linden viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… College student Jessica Tillery came to the Chicago Botanic Garden for the summer to work in a plant science lab, hoping to jump start her career in habitat restoration—which she … research alongside the Garden’s conservation scientists and graduate students. The science is the core of the REU program, explained conservation scientist Jeremie Fant, Ph.D., but the …
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… Hesse cotoneaster grows to only 1 or 2 feet in height and has spreading, horizontal branches. The rounded, glossy, … spring flowers, beautiful fruits in late summer, and outstanding reddish-purple fall color. It is the most extensively planted cotoneaster in the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection. This … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 … (tissuelike patches on the leaves). Succulent new green growth is particularly susceptible to aphid attack. Monitor newly planted shrubs, small flowering trees, and juicy perennials for … of aphids — curled, distorted tip growth. Spray a strong stream of water on damaged foliage to remove pests. June One application of fertilizer in the spring is usually sufficient for …
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… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings vast displays of colorful pumpkins. Pumpkins, as … be free from scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. Shape is unimportant. There should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the pumpkin. If you are …
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… It’s time to give them a spring cleaning Most houseplants take a rest during the winter. Indoor temperatures tend to be high and the air is often dry. Plants are not entirely dormant but their growth is certainly not robust. Think of …
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