… preplanted in a gift box. Those that are not should be planted in a heavy pot, wider than it is tall, with adequate drainage holes. Use a general, lightweight, soilless mix, making sure that … and then allowed to dry slightly between waterings. This stimulates root growth, which is especially important when keeping the bulb more than one year. Potted Care Place the pot in an … a month with a dilute 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 mix. Take Outside After the last frost date (May 15 is the average last frost date in the Chicago area), move the potted plant (consisting of a bulb …
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… For now, it’s scout and monitor your garden once or twice a week.” Be Proactive Tiddens is taking preventive measures before critters can damage the Garden’s new spring plantings. “We use a lot of different repellents. The key is to apply them before you get the first hit.” Spray and granular repellent products for … flowers, and stems. Others must be reapplied after a rain and when new growth appears. Timing is critical when using animal repellents. Pansies are among the annuals that deer will demolish. …
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… so many plants to grow and just not enough time to grow them. Even when days shorten and frost is on the pumpkin, there are some important duties left before gardeners can truly call it a … through prevention techniques employed this fall. Water Regular watering of trees and shrubs is one of the most beneficial of all gardening activities; it shouldn't stop simply because … and shrubs, and homeowners should continue to water the trees deeply, once a week, if rainfall is insufficient. Both broadleaved and needled evergreens lose moisture through their leaves …
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… helping your garden to age gracefully. While a mature, lush, beautifully maintained landscape is every gardener's dream, Mother Nature (and time) aren't always on the same page that you are. … will be moved to other locations in the Garden. Spider Island a few years after renovation is a sanctuary of dappled shade and vivid color in the fall, thick with native shoreline plants, … work. Mature tree questions? Consult your local forester or arborist first, and request an on-site visit. Their expertise and knowledge of the neighborhood "forest" will give you fresh …
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… research scientist 2. Meadow mania
The “meadow” or “prairie” approach to landscaping is blossoming in popularity as gardeners embrace eco-conscious ways to design their spaces. By … and yarrow, homeowners are creating vibrant, climate-resilient landscapes. A standout for 2025 is short-toothed mountain mint ( Pycnanthemum muticum ), the Perennial Plant of the Year. This native gem is drought-tolerant and a magnet for pollinators—a perfect addition to meadow-style gardens. To …
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… and now quite a few of them have brown needles. Can I restore these plants? A. Roundup is a non-selective herbicide that can seriously damage or kill most plant material it contacts. It is also capable of interfering with a plant's ability to generate new growth. Once evergreen …
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… located in Washington, D.C., and designed by brilliant landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, is a perfect example of a garden in which the designer's hand is evident in every detail. Over the years, acclaimed garden furniture designer and furniture …
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… Let spring bulb foliage yellow and wither before removing it. The leaves manufacture food that is stored in the bulb for next year’s growth. Even braiding the foliage of daffodils can reduce … granules into container soil. Plant tender water lilies and lotus when the water temperature is over 65 degrees. Plant summer- and fall-flowering bulbs such as Asiatic and Oriental lilies, …
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… design. She also consults for public gardens and private clients. Her particular interest is in authors and their gardens, the connection between the pen and the trowel. Her most recent book is All the Presidents' Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses—How the White House Grounds …
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… blooms on long racemes above attractive compact mounded foliage. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series of baptisias developed by Walters Gardens in Michigan. Members … as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms …
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