… butterflies and hummingbirds. The hairy leaves deter pests, even deer. Plant this annual in full sun, in fertile soil, after all danger of frost has passed. The native range of this cultivar extends …
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… a similar spread. The deep blue to purple, three-petaled flowers last only for a day, but open in succession on the plant from May to June. It prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil in part shade and will tolerate poor soils. The foliage declines after flowering and should then …
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… VANGUARD™ elm has waxy, lustrous leaves and an upright habit. It is adaptable to extremes in soil acidity and is noted for its moisture, heat and wind tolerance. This tree is a … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum for its resistance to …
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… has violet-blue flower spikes from early to mid-summer. It grows to about eighteen inches in height and about twelve inches in width and has dark green foliage. Dead-heading will encourage reblooming, cut back completely …
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… A showy late-summer garden plant, it grows up to 2' tall. Fringed blue ray florets are 4" in diameter and surround the central disk, creating the appearance of an enormous cornflower. … of flowers, lasting from July until frost. Illinois gardeners should mulch this plant in winter to protect it from the cold. Stokes' aster, native to the southeastern United States, …
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… New! Some plants look innocent in the nursery but can quickly take over your garden and even invade local ecosystems. Explore common aggressive and invasive plants often found in home landscapes, learn why they pose problems, and discover a curated list of native and …
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… how flower shape and height, as well as foliage, contribute more than just great visuals in a garden. Discover how to create a smorgasbord of nectar and pollen in your garden to satisfy the energy needs of pollinators and birds. A Garden walk is included. …
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… by shinrin-yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest … a simple tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the …
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… by shinrin-yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest … a simple tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the …
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… To every perennial there is a season — often fleeting. Remember the peonies? Gone in one glorious week. Yet some perennials have more staying power, especially with a little help. … their first flush of bloom, and they'll come back with a whole new burst of flowers later in the summer. "Deadheading" is the practice of removing an individual flower that has started to … out a whole new batch of stems, leaves, and flowers. Tickseed ( Coreopsis spp.), such as that in the Sensory Garden , is an example of a plant that responds well to deadheading, according to …
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