… moisture conditions. It has magenta and yellow blooms from March through June and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from diseases and pests. How to make compost The most efficient compost pile is arranged in layers with fairly uniform distribution of organic material. Since few home gardeners have all … nitrogen is not usually necessary since these wastes break down quickly. Nine cubic feet, in a neat pile or container, is a good, manageable size for a backyard compost heap. Begin the … bin to turn it into. If you turn the pile every several days, you will have finished compost in about two weeks. What not to use? Stems or branches larger than 1 inch in diameter. Also avoid …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This hawk prefers wet woodlands and floodplains. It may be seen in the Garden's woodland, but is more likely to be spotted flying overhead during late fall …
Type: Birding
… Description: Often seen along the shores of Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or the mudflats to the south, this bird appears like a small version of the …
Type: Birding
… can grow to a height of 20 feet with a spread of 15 feet. It requires consistently moist soil in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions.This specimen plant bears pink and red …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of 6 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… conditions to reach a height of 4 feet. From May to June it produces blue blooms. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
