… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare, state-endangered, tern species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare migrant and potential breeder is most likely to be seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… CHRISTMAS JOY™ Red Poinsettia The CHRISTMAS JOY poinsettia series was developed to be in flower as early as Thanksgiving. As the name suggests, dark red bracts surround the … Poinsettias will retain their colorful bracts under even the darkest of indoor settings but to retain the skirt of dark green leaves the plants will need to have bright light and moderate watering. Poinsettias adapt well to patio culture once the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. Are there advantages to routinely spraying my trees with oils? A. Routine spraying of any product on healthy trees … been under attack in the past from scale, mites or aphids, then an application of dormant oil is warranted. Dormant oil may be applied when the temperature is at least 40 degrees and there is … bud yet, and the weather should be calm with little wind. There are a few trees sensitive to dormant oil that should not be treated: maple, hickory, redbud, blue spruce, black walnut, …
Type: Plant Info
… Narcissus ‘Kokopelli’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 5 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid to late spring with 2 – 4 flowers on each stem. The flowers are 1 ½ inch wide with broad petals … The cup is bowl shaped with a straight mouth. It open with green at the base, but matures to a darker shade of yellow than the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… compact growth, a uniform arrangement of branches forming a full crown, and rapid growth. It is a male cultivar, will not produce the distinctive smelly female Ginkgo fruit, and has the typical outstanding golden yellow fall color common to all Ginkgoes. The Shangri-La Ginkgo will mature to a 55 foot tall by 40 foot wide tree and will work well as a shade or street tree. It is one of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Silver Dollar’ is a compact shrub typically 5 ft. tall with a spread of 5 ft. The flowerheads are broadly … the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought – tolerant. It blooms on new wood, so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata grows at altitudes up to 4,000 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… one-of-a-kind stripes on a zebra? Our brains are natural pattern detectors, wired by evolution to appreciate structure in chaos. Decoding patterns helps us navigate the world—it’s how we … language, and learn new skills. For scientists, patterns are also clues that something deeper is at work. “Nature is inherently random, so patterns indicate either selective pressures or a … has a way of weeding out what’s not useful.” Patterns in plants—from microscopic leaf veins to elaborate petal designs—are unique expressions of a plant’s genetic makeup that may reveal …
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