… Chenille plant, also known as "red hot cat's tail," is a large shrub in the euphorbia family native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that … On smaller plants the catkins may be closer to 6 to 8 inches, starting to droop as they get longer. It requires even moisture and weekly fertilizing if kept in a pot, and must be …
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… white flowers in May are followed by abundant and persistant red fruit. Fall leaf color is burgundy to bronze. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well …
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… New! Enjoy an evening of tasty Italian bites to serve as inspiration for a fall or winter get-together in this hands-on cooking class. Learn techniques to create the following appetizers: …
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Proper watering, fertilizing, pruning, edging, deadheading, staking, and mulching practices make the difference between a healthy, well-kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners. Perfect for all skill levels. Tim Johnson, senior director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 6, …
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… full sun. A lemon tree should be brought indoors during the winter and placed in a cool area free of drafts that receives direct sunlight. Soil should be kept evenly moist; however, be sure that the plant is in a container with good drainage. Fertilizer should be withheld during the winter months. …
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… temperatures to about 25°F. It would look lovely in a garden during the warm summer months, it is a tender perennial and will need winter in a cool or frost-free greenhouse for the winter. In warmer climates it could be used as a groundcover. …
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… trunks of trees from Mexico south to Chile. Maturing at 4 feet by 4 feet in size, this plant is easily adapted to container culture. Grow the plant outdoors during the frost-free season in full sun with a little afternoon shade. Once temperatures start to cool, bring the …
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… Q: I have had problems with insects on my houseplants during past winters. Is there anything I can do to prevent or control them? A: The first step is to keep insects out of the house by carefully inspecting any plants before bringing them into … level, temperature, humidity, fertilization, and water that they need during the winter. Feel free to contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for specific …
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… For many bonsai tree species, early spring is the best time for repotting. As the days get longer and the temperatures slowly increase, the … the plant from the pot. Once a furrow has been created with the root hook, use the saw to free the bonsai from the pot. This tree was certainly in need of being repotted! You can see the …
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… Q. Every year my crabapple leaves get brown spots on them which cause the leaves to fall off of the tree before the end of the summer. What is wrong with my tree and what can I do about it? A. Crabapple trees can be affected by many … cedar rust, crabapple scab, powdery mildew, various fungal problems, and fire blight. It is important to have your crabapple tree accurately diagnosed prior to selecting a treatment in …
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