… oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include practices, …
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… Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes …
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… and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, it is often known as Copper Spoons. …
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… large containers. Pollinators love the flowers. It's not fussy about soils; reduced fertilizer is recommended to promote flowering. …
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… flowers from late spring until the first frost. A great annual for the front of the border, it is disease- and insect-free; it also tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. The flowers are …
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… ‘Girard Purple’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a rounded habit. Oblong leaves are initially …
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… attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils …
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… hydrangea prefers partial shade and well-drained—yet consistently moist—soil. This cultivar is one of the new introductions bred to flower on current season's growth, which enables …
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… The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… leaves are spotted and blotched wih purple here and there. This very large grower (in width) is highly sensitive to cool water early in the season and should not be planted until the water …
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