… by red fruits, which can be made into preserves if not eaten first by birds. Fall foliage is red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home …
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… Almost red buds open to fragrant white flowers borne in profuse small clusters. Fall color is a mix of red, orange and yellow. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that …
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… Abundant pink buds open to very fragrant white flowers in late April or early May. Its habit is upright when young but becomes more rounded and wider as the shrub matures. Viburnums are a …
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… 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, …
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… <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 …
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… 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, …
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… full of bright berries and seed pods. Types of Containers Choose your container to suit your site, the design of your home, and the types of plants you want to grow. Every pot must have … are also very heavy and expensive and should be used only as permanent containers. Terra cotta is a popular, medium-priced material, available in all sizes and therefore a good choice for … directly into the larger garden or elevated on a tabletop, a step, or a garden wall. Plastic is lightweight, nonporous, inexpensive, and suitable for hanging baskets or for plants that are …
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… “There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes … they search for insects. They’re hungry after a night of flying many miles. The Chicago area is a part of the Mississippi Flyway—one of the major routes for migratory birds. They can be …
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… good-looking, late-season wonders for your garden. Butterfly bush (Buddleja) Butterfly bush is a magnet for flower-feeding butterflies, bees, and other insects. This woody perennial ranges … Butterfly bush should be placed in well-drained soil and full sun. Drainage during winter is essential. See how Butterfly Bush performed in the Garden’s Plant Evaluation. Coleus … a paper bag with peat moss and store in a cool, dry place. Sneezeweed (Helenium) Sneezeweed is an unfortunate common name for this wonderful, long-blooming perennial. It doesn’t cause …
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… 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 …
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