… our display gardens. This guided walk will help you spot songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors in their natural habitat. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are recommended …
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… blue flowers with black calyx. With some initial effort of regular watering and fertilizer in a sunny location, an established plant will reliably put out dynamic blooms all summer long … maintenance. Attracts butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds to the garden while the foliage is not grazed by deer. …
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… above the foliage are an obvious pollinator attractant for insects and hummingbirds alike. In addition to its beautiful flowers, it is also a source of protein-rich seeds (sold as chia) and has adorned multiple 'chia pet' holiday …
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… cover this non-hardy perennial from summer and up to the first hard frost of fall. This is an irresistible pollinator magnet throughout the flowering season for insects and hummingbirds. Full sun in soils that dry between waterings and moderate to low fertilization are keys for success. 2020 …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or as a groundcover in frost free areas. Tolerates low light and humidity levels but really thrives when both are …
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… May grow erect but is more often sprawling. Several species in the Rose family have similar flowers, but the leaves …
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… sweet black-eyed Susan— it has a lot to recommend it. A wildflower that tops out at 4-6 feet in full sun to partial sun, this plant tolerates clay soil, produces buttery yellow blooms with brown centers and is resistant to deer. Sweet black-eyed Susan prefers moist soil and blooms from July through …
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… This cultivar was selected from a remnant native population on the property of Ed Gartmann in Waukesha County by Michael Yanny of Johnson Nursery. It has a dense habit with good red and orange fall color and can tolerate alkaline soils. The tree will grow twice as tall as it is wide. Freeman maples are an uncommon, naturally occurring cross between red maple and silver …
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… Anise hyssop ( Agastache rugosa ) ‘Golden Jubilee’ is similar to the anise hyssop except it has golden leaves and violet blue flowers. This beautiful, dependable plant was named in honor of Queen Elizabth’s 50th year on the throne of Britain. Combine it with other …
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… few months, determine if your garden invites your eye to linger with appreciation for what is planted there, or whether your landscape needs an exciting new dimension. Here are some … These plants might not make you love winter, but they might help you appreciate the season in a beautiful new way. Exfoliating Bark Trees and large shrubs with exfoliating bark add visual … can be planted separately or mixed together, for a tapestry of winter color. Regular pruning in late winter before new growth resumes keeps these plants vibrant. For the dogwoods, cut about …
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