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  • … partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Fanal has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … virtually all Fuchsia species (and their hundreds of hybrids) preferred moist, cool, frost-free growing environments. This limited their use in outdoor garden settings for everyone outside of coastal California and the Pacific Northwest. Billy Green fuchsia ( …
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  • … through November. In the past, this style of flower was one of two sold as 'football' mums for their popularity as corsages during football season. Not reliably hardy, this is a cultivar that gardeners will need to either overwinter in a frost-free location or obtain commercially and plant in full sun, moderately rich, well-drained soils, …
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  • … sun or partially shaded areas, is not fussy as to soils, and is relatively insect and disease free. The fleshy, red-colored berries are bird favorites, which has led to its recommendation for wildlife habitat restoration earlier in the twentieth century when scientists were unaware of …
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  • … Think fall color disappears in October? Nope. The first week of November is still prime time for leaf peeping at the Chicago Botanic Garden .   As the Garden’s photographer, I talk up the … Check out the dates below. In my experience, early November can be an especially glorious time for photos. Under ideal conditions —cool nights, no damaging wind or rain storms, little … framing the Serpentine and Arch Bridges.     Malott Japanese Garden November 5, 2020 Look for the reflection of subtle fall colors in the water. I shot this picture from the Zigzag …
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  • … 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. This event includes music, free light fare, and a cash bar. Space is limited. Buy Tickets Now …
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  • … pods in July. Tolerant of heavy soils with seasonal droughts. Attracts pollinating insects. Free of most pests and diseases if grown on the dry side. A 2019 collection of the Plant …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … perennial prefers full sun and moderately fertile, moisture retentive soils. Insect and pest free. Pollinators of all types are drawn to the flowers. …
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  • … Masses of salmon pink flowers cover this mounded begonia throughout the year in frost free environments. The dark green glossy leaves feature red stems and red undersides. Plant in …
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  • … This free-flowering, compact selection of the native black-eyed Susan is covered with golden-yellow, …
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