… The maple-leaf oak is so named because its leaves resemble those of a maple tree. As a member of the red oak group, its acorns are produced biennially. The maple-leaf oak is native to Arkansas. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… oak gets its common name because the cup on its acorn almost entirely covers the nut, which is relatively unusual for oak trees. Acorns mature annually. The overcup oak is native to the southeastern U.S. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… The Chinese cork oak is native to east Asia. It is notable for its thick, furrowed bark that can be harvested commercially for cork. The leaves … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum', also sold as 'Album', is a naturally occurring white form of this fragrant species, native to the northern provinces of China. It is one of the treasures made available to gardeners through the efforts of Reginald Farrer, … century. This fragrant viburnum cultivar bears pure white flowers before the leaves emerge in the spring. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well-suited to …
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… takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. The Royal Guard cultivar has a more columnar habit than the species; it was …
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… ‘Chenault’ is a burkwood viburnum cultivar. It is a rounded shrub with shiny dark green leaves that are smaller and more finely textured than … blooming from May through June; red berries maturing to black berries are sparsely produced in late summer. The plant can reach 8 to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Viburnums are a versatile …
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… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, … on managing bees for optimal pollination, she's trying some new planting combinations "in the field." Using Lisa's techniques, you can increase your garden's yield and improve the … health of your neighborhood bee population, too. A sweat bee ( Halictus ligatus ) covered in Rudbeckia pollen, which the bee gathers to feed to her larvae. Photo by Alex Wild Not all …
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… spent flowers off of my perennials encourage more blooms? A. Removing old or spent flowers is known as deadheading. Most ornamental plants benefit from deadheading; however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for deadheading. Most gardeners do it … iris ( Iris siberica ), peony ( Paeonia ), and bigleaf ligularia ( Ligularia dentata ). Later in the year, do not deadhead sturdy plants that will hold up to the heavy weight of snow because …
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… On December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, Earth’s tilt positions the North Pole as far away from the sun as it … cultures all over the world. Those extra minutes of sunlight, which were especially important in times when harsh winters impacted daily life, represent a new beginning. Winter Solstice … Key Sweden: The Feast of Juul was an ancient Scandinavian solstice tradition. Peru: Inti Raymi is Quechua for “sun festival,” an Incan tradition celebrated on June 24 just after the Southern …
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… herbs are Mediterranean plants, you understand why they need a lot of sunlight. To grow herbs in winter, choose a truly sunny window (southern exposure) that gets at least six hours of sun … that can be a hard requirement to fulfill, many gardeners prefer to use grow lights instead or in addition to window light. Naturally, grow lights aren't as powerful as the sun, so let plants … the tray. Use a humidifier in the room. Mist herb plants regularly—except for rosemary, which is prone to mildew. Group similar plants together, so they create their own little micro-climate …
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