… arrowwood viburnum takes its name because Native Americans reportedly used its straight stems to make arrows. It is not the showiest member of the genus Viburnum , but it may be the most useful and durable; the … are widely used for hedges and screening or at the back of borders. This viburnum will grow to a height of 6' to 8'. It suckers from the base and has a tendency to colonize. Cultivar …
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… in your garden, cover small transplants of squash, cucumbers, and zucchini with row covers to prevent moths from laying eggs on vines. Remove row covers when plants begin to flower. Consider planting resistant varieties next year. Pinch top growth of herbs to … off sprigs of herbs to use in cooking all season. A fascinating nature project for families is to plant dill or fennel to attract swallowtail butterflies to lay their eggs. Watch for tiny …
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… Raspberry Wine beebalm grows to about 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. As part of a multi-year evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic … of flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… Glossy dark foliage complements striking dark red blooms of this peony form dahlia. This is a good cut flower with long stems, which won its class in exhibition. It is an iconic dahlia -one of oldest dahlias being grown and shown - bred pre-1900 but not … be dug, cleaned, and stored over winter. Plant in full sun in spring after danger of frost is past. …
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… long, arching, leafless stems. Each flower has an inner petal protruding from the bottom which is reminiscent of a drop of blood and gives flower the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is blue green, deeply cut and fernlike. Ivory Hearts is known for its extended bloom time and its compact shape. With adequate moisture it will remain …
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… Misty Glen daffodil ( Narcissus 'Misty Glen') is a daffodil featuring green at the base of the white cup surrounded by pure-white flowers. The length of the cup is shorter than that of the petals, identifying it as a member of the large-cup division. This relatively recent cultivar (1976) was created by W. A. Norton and is an offspring of Narcissus 'Easter Moon' crossed with Narcissus 'Pigeon'. 미스티 글렌 수선화는 하얀 꽃잎이 …
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… David's lavender garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata ‘David's Lavender’) is covered with large clusters of fragrant lavender flowers from midsummer through fall on a … parent 'David' and patented in the year 2005 by ItSaul Plants in Georgia. The flowering height is a little more than 3 feet, and the spread is about 16 inches. Plant this phlox in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil, and avoid …
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… Hexagon stonecrop is a hardy evergreen perennial that forms a mat that is 4” tall and 8” wide. It blooms in summer with yellow, star-shaped flowers. It gets its name from the whorls of six leaves that grown along its stems. It is not an evergreen groundcover, but will turn an attractive shade of red in the fall. It works …
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… Nelly Moser is an early, large-flowered clematis with single, pinkish-mauve petals with darker central bands … giving the flowers the effect of pale pink stripes in early summer, fading in hot sun. It is a dependable, showy vine. …
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… the demands of summer since these plants are not in active growth during winter. Fertilizing is therefore put off until spring when the plant begins to send out new shoots. However, if your topiaries are planted in a soilless mix, you should … balanced liquid fertilizer each time you water. Mist the plants regularly with tepid water, to both raise humidity and discourage mites. Both plants will benefit from bright, cool indoor …
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