… on a hill, where this fascinating group of plants known as dwarf conifers can receive the fast drainage they need to thrive. A series of accessible paths, a grand entrance stone … walkways, terraces, and swirling grass swards lead visitors up, down, and around the garden, with new vistas, views, and plant discoveries revealed at every turn, and at every level. For as … the plant in question. Most, but not all, conifers prefer full sun, good air circulation, and excellent drainage, and so should their plant partners. Note the use of blue, purple, burgundy, …
Type: Walks
… Susceptible Plants Deciduous trees, especially young trees with thin bark planted in sunny, exposed sites. Description & Symptoms Vertical cracks appear in … as healthy trees will seal off a wounded area by forming callus tissue around it. Young trees with thin bark should be routinely inspected. Frost cracks are rarely life threatening; however, …
Type: Plant Info
… Lilium ‘Sun Ray’ has golden-yellow flowers with green throats and a light dusting of speckles in the center. Plants are hardy to the Chicago … a lily becomes more established, it will produce more blooms on higher stems. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting. This lily is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and botrytis. This season, Plant Information has seen many cases of hostas infected with botrytis, which can be prevalent in cool, wet weather. Botrytis on hosta first appears on … during warm, wet weather. Symptoms appear as large, irregularly shaped, tan to brown spots with dark borders. The centers of the spots can fall out, giving the plants a tattered … may be applied to healthy foliage as a preventative. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for accurate diagnoses and appropriate …
Type: Plant Info
… on at night. Kalanchoe should bloom in January or February. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicabotanic.org for more detailed information. …
Type: Plant Info
… have the tree assessed by a certified arborist for safety. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. Photo …
Type: Plant Info
… Purple’ tomatoes. For lists of heirloom plants and sources, please contact Plant Information Service . Be sure to attend the annual Seed Swap at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday, …
Type: Plant Info
… all year and attempting to force it to rebloom next season, contact the Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or check the January Gardening Checklist on this Web site. …
Type: Plant Info
… tissue. Provide good air circulation and do not overcrowd plants. Avoid fertilizing plants with high nitrogen fertilizers that may cause a flush of succulent, tender growth that is …
Type: Plant Info
… Tropical plants, with their dramatic foliage, oversized flowers, and sensational color schemes, can add an … it to China, the Phillipines, Java, and eventually Hawaii, where it became synonymous with the islands' image. The Victorians, in their zeal for collecting exotic plants, grew … warm conditions (70 to 90 degrees with a 10-degree drop at night); high humidity; and porous, fast-draining soil such as a soilless or sand-based mix. Apply a general houseplant fertilizer …
Type: Plant Info
