… New! The human eye possesses extraordinary capabilities to see in ways that the camera is unable to recreate with a single image. Learn processes to enhance your camera’s visual potential. Practice methods to capture multiple photos and …
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… Ostrich fern is an upright perennial deciduous fern that grows 2 to 6 feet in medium to wet soil in full to part shade. An elegant plant, its name is derived from its feathery fronds that resemble an …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese moutan peony more than 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ tall, so are more accurately classified as shrubs than trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese mountain peony over 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ tall, so are more accurately classified as shrubs than trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune …
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… Meadow sages are very popular perennials that reliably produce dark blue to purple spikes atop the broad-leaved, aromatic foliage. Plant this salvia in full sun and average soil, and water enough to establish the root system. They will produce flowers all summer long, but may need spent flower spikes to be clipped. The pungent-smelling leaves repel deer. Compared to the popular 'May Night', the …
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… Native to eastern North America, the primary feature that distinguishes this prairie goldenrod from the others is that it is the first to bloom, starting in late July. Tiny yellow flowers grow in loose panicles atop two to three foot plants. The narrow, alternate leaves taper to the base, where small narrow stipules …
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… Native to the eastern United States and Eurasia, where it is found in sunny wetland areas, marsh fern is … light-green leaves. It spreads by rhizomes in the soil, producing dense colonies of leaves up to 2 ½ feet tall as it develops. Unlike most ferns, it prefers full sun to light shade and grows best in wet to moist surroundings and sandy acid soil. The caterpillars …
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… This is an easy-to-grow houseplant that tolerates a wide range of cultural and environmental conditions. It … mix. Water regularly during the growing season, with significantly reduced watering from fall to late winter. Do not pour water on the center of the rosette. Wider than normal clay pots are often used to make sure this tall and narrow plant is stable and does not topple over. Indoor plants may be …
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… A native of the tallgrass prairie, Compass Plant is an extraordinary perennial that grows 6 to 12 feet tall. Between July and August it produces yellow 3 to 4-inch-tall flowers resembling sunflowers – mature plants can have up to 30 flowers. It is supported by a large central taproot that can grow 15 feet below the ground. …
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… This shrub grows to a height of 4 feet with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen. …
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