… Willowwood viburnum was a selection made at Willowwood Farms, New Jersey, in 1928. It is noted for its lustrous foliage and arching habit. Green buds open to white flowers in May, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>'Koster's Variegated <em>Weigela</em> is a prolific bloomer. It's pink flowers are massed the the length of each branch, weighing them …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tips and mature to orange-red with yellow tips. Heat- and drought-tolerant Zowie! Yellow Flame is a good selection for container gardens. Blooming now in the Graham Bulb Garden, as shown here, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sensitive plants such as magnolias will particularly benefit from mulch. A good rule of thumb is to spread the mulch as wide as the reach of the branches. Do not pile it against the trunk, … they need a larger supply throughout the winter than deciduous trees. The second priority is any trees or shrubs planted within the year, followed by plantings of the previous three … plants in past winters, wrap the trunk now to avoid a continued issue. Fall Planting Fall is a season to plant selected varieties of trees and shrubs. They offer both aesthetic and …
Type: Plant Info
… we simply want winter—too often maligned as cold and dreary—to get its due. Perhaps no one is more agreeable to take on the pro-winter debate than Fred Spicer, the Garden’s executive vice … walks, which, he said, “offer completely different impressions of what the winter landscape is like.” McDonald Woods “It’s a magical place any time of year,” Spicer said. “But seeing those big, bare trees is wonderful. They have a winter signature.” Dwarf Conifer Garden “When you need a shot of …
Type: Blog
… If nature is a healing force, Sabryna-Joi King-Bell has felt its power. It happened during a recent Chicago … as simple as potting a plant brought tears to her eyes. “I’m so appreciative because this is such a safe space and I live a life of gratitude,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion. … are group-oriented, designed for an array of audiences and ages. The main campus hosts on-site programming for a wide variety of groups. But the outreach programs from the Windy City …
Type: Blog
… in a light soilless mixture. Water the bulb thoroughly once, then again only when the soil mix is dry to the touch. Amaryllis bulbs can tolerate dryness but not soggy conditions. Place the … flowers will last for weeks. Place the plant in a cool area and water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid splashing water on the leaves. Fertilize with a dilute 10-10-10 … the soil evenly moist and punch holes in foil liners to allow for proper drainage. If the soil is allowed to dry, the plants will wilt and lose leaves. However, saturated soil conditions can …
Type: Plant Info
… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg is planting for pollination success. "It's actually been good for us that the weather stayed cool … are a great example—the flowers don't easily release pollen. The first day of flower opening is the most important day for pollination, as the fruit set will be better. As the flower ages, …
Type: Plant Info
… the autumn palette, especially when it announces itself gradually, very gradually. Change is good, we say, as we bid farewell to lavender, frothy pink, cerise, and soft yellow, and … pleasantly with the richer, darkening tones of the landscape, and their delicacy of blossom is quite irresistible. Autumn windflower, Japanese anemone, and fall-blooming anemone are common … them. They do tolerate partial shade but not poor drainage, whether in summer or winter, so site your plants carefully. Their bare, round stems are often compared to waving wands with …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The Garden's largest member of the swallow family is the purple martin. Look for them flying around or perched on the large, aluminum birdhouses on … various locations around the Garden. Anyone walking the Garden perimeter in spring and summer is sure to notice the mini apartment complexes filled with purple birds flying in and out of … the martins will return year after year to the same place to raise their young, which is exactly what they do at the Garden. Purple martins spend the winter in South America, and …
Type: Birding
