… from damaging northwest winds by setting up burlap barriers. Since site selection is critical with all trees and shrubs, examine the locations of these plants. If they are not sited …
Type: Plant Info
… I can use throughout the different areas of my garden? A. Looking in garden centers today, with choices ranging from white stone to shredded cypress to cocoa shells, it appears the …
Type: Plant Info
… tell if they have suffered permanent damage? A. Root rot is the most common problem associated with overwatered houseplants and flooded outdoor plants. The severity of the damage depends on …
Type: Plant Info
… , is a good choice, and it provides outstanding fall color. If you want a woody vine with the flat hydrangea flowers, consider climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris. …
Type: Plant Info
… diversified to form the foundation of all terrestrial ecosystems. As part of a collaboration with the 1KP project (a multidisciplinary consortium of plant biologists and bioinformaticians …
Type: Research
… has the potential to create bottlenecks which diminish genetic representation. We are working with a number of rare species, including Cirsium pitcheri , Cirsium hillii , and Castilleja …
Type: Research
… are sometimes especially hard for the men in our lives. How about celebrating Father’s Day with a rare opportunity to canoe on the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden? How about offering …
Type: Plant Info
… in the Chicago region, perhaps due to the preponderance of heavy clay soils and the frequency with which gardeners water their flower beds in summer. If at all possible, purchase this plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… simplified Yang 8 tai chi form and the ancient Eight Pieces of Brocade qi gong form. Connect with your body, enhancing your ability to age gracefully while enjoying the health benefits of …
Type: Item Detail
… vertical flower spikes up to 6 inches long, which are a striking feature of the plant, along with its lustrous green leaves. The shrub grows from 3 to 6 feet high and 4 to 6 feet wide, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
