… compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’). Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the green industry" Audrey Bregman already had a good idea of what it takes to be successful in the green industry; her husband has a successful landscape company on the north shore. "I was working in the IT security field for a large local corporation when my company offered a buyout to employees. I had always wanted to be in a more creative job and we had discussed running the (landscape) business together. This was …
Type: Page
… Description: The eastern towhee is a bird of shrubby habitats, but is not often spotted at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… The yellow pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant native to North America. The "pitcher" is actually a modified leaf. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA that is sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages. This live show is full of musical prowess, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA …
Type: Event for Calendar
… White Pygmy is a mound-shaped evergreen. Its very fine grey-green foliage accented with white tips is its most striking feature. This delicate compact cushion-shaped plant is hardy to USDA Zone 5. It reaches a mature height and width of 4 feet and prefers full sun and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… at the overlook, next to the English Walled Garden . From this point, the entire central lake is visible, with Evening Island , the Arch and the Serpentine—the two bridges that connect the … of complementary flowering perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and ground covers, laid out in a tapestry of color and texture with the intention of blooming in sequence with the crabapples above them. Early spring, the colors of these companion plants …
Type: Walks
… Q. I've noticed that leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants ? A. At this time of year, many different types … and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is difficult to positively identify which insect is causing the damage to your plants. If insects …
Type: Plant Info
… of the Rocky Mountains, this ornamental specimen can attain heights of 30 to 50 feet. It is a stately, pyramidal-shaped evergreen tree with pale, flat, bluish-green needles. The white fir withstands city conditions better than any other fir and is resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 20 feet with a similar … to red. The round, palmate leaves are bright yellow, sometimes with red margins. Fall color is orange-red with some purple tinges. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
