… reaching a final height and width of about 5 feet. White Lights is completely smothered in pinkish-white fragrant blossoms in mid-spring. Like most azaleas, it prefers a partly shaded … chlorosis (leaf yellowing) in alkaline soils. Prune immediately after flowering and mulch the root zone in the fall for winter protection. The fall color is peachy-apricot and can be exceptional in a good year. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ricki magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the 1950s. Its showy flowers are reddish purple. The group as a whole is characterized by good … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep yellow flowers growing in small, flat clusters are produced throughout the warmer months on this dark green, mounding, nonhardy perennial. Landmark™Yellow lantana has great tolerance for heat, drought, and humidity, and is insect- and disease-resistant. It does not produce many …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A miniature growing Dendrobium orchid with lavender and purple flowers to 12 inches in height. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The small-leaved birch is an Asian native occurring naturally in higher and cooler elevations. It features exfoliating grayish bark. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or white. Plants will provide color for many weeks, especially if they are purchased while in bud. Cool temperatures of approximately 50 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit will prolong blooms as well as the life of the plant. The plant should be located in bright light away from direct sun. Soil …
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… Learn the basics of lawn care. Using the Garden’s holistic turf-management program as a model, explore how to cultivate a thriving lawn while lessening pesticide use. Topics covered include turf culture, … mowing, aerating, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and insect and disease control. Dress for the weather. Tom Fritz, plant health care specialist, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 4, …
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… leaves, European wild ginger makes a striking, shining ground cover or border plant in shady gardens. It is grown for its foliage, because its flowers are insignificant. It spreads by rhizomes and is semi-evergreen during winter. It is an elegant ground cover for shady gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Love majestic shade trees but find gardening under them a challenge due to mature tree roots and a dry shade environment? Solve these problems and learn how to create a low maintenance space that blooms from spring through fall and pleases the eye with a variety of textures, shapes, and colors, all for the shade. Nina Koziol, horticulturist and writer Classroom 6, Learning Center …
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… Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
