… Champlain hardy shrub rose ( Rosa 'Champlain') is one of the very hardy and disease-resistant shrub roses developed in Canada known collectively … hardiness, a light fragrance, and showy orange hips in fall, all of which recommend it to gardeners in the Chicago area. …
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… Amaryllis bulbs that have flowered will now send up leaves. Allow the flower stalk to yellow and wither before removing it from the bulb. Keep bulb and leaves in bright light and … leaves outside and place it in the garden where it receives morning sun. Fertilize every 10 to 14 days with a liquid 10-10-10 or 15-15-15 mix. The fertilizer is necessary to replenish the bulb for a new season’s flower display. In fall, before the Chicago …
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… Dwarf Conifer Garden Even in the darkest days of winter, dwarf conifers hold fast to colors including blues and silvers and to thick, fragrant branches. On a gentle slope, tucked among boulders and nestled into the … and slower growing than other conifers. Conifers are plants that bear cones. Mostly native to the earth’s northern hemisphere, conifers have thin needle-like or scale-like leaves that help …
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… the flowering cycle for fall blooming colchicums. All parts of the plant are poisonous to people and animals alike. Extracts were once prescribed to treat a variety of ailments before the side effects were fully understood. A chemical known as … but beneficial effects on animals are less common. An infamous nineteenth century murderess is thought to have used Colchicum to poison her victims. …
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… Lilium ‘American Way’ has very large bright yellow flowers in early to mid summer. The flowers are huge, measuring 9 to 12 inches across and are borne on stems which can reach 6 feet. The blooms have a delightful fragrance and face outward with thick recurved petals. American Way is an Orienpet lily, a cross between an Oriental lily and a Trumpet lily which combines the tall, …
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… Lilium ‘Cote d’Azur’ has flowers with a brilliant fuchsia center which fades to a lighter pink at the ends of the petals. The petals are lightly speckled. The blooms are upfacing with reflexed petals curving backward. The stems stand 36 inches high and bear up to 12 flowers per bulb. Cote d’Azur is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic lilies generally bloom earlier than other lilies and will have a …
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… This horizontal shrub grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has yellow blooms in early spring. It is good in a border or as a ground cover. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as …
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… 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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… quality, and provide a natural laboratory for our conservation science programs. We invite you to wander designated paths to see firsthand the native plants and animals that call this region home. All of our natural areas provide accessible spots for nature lovers and anyone looking to take a walk in nature to de-stress and harness its restorative powers. Explore Plants, Fungi, … quality, and provide a natural laboratory for our conservation science programs. We invite you to wander designated paths to see firsthand the native plants and animals that call this region …
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… summers now, I have noticed plenty of bumblebees in my garden but very few honeybees. What is the reason? A. The honeybee has been a victim of two different mites—a tracheal mite and a … their numbers. There are, however, many other native bees, perhaps not as well-known to gardeners, that are capable of pollinating fruits, vegetables and other crops. Some nest in … that "strange flying insect" in your yard, make sure it isn't a beneficial pollinator. A few to look for include mason bees, leafcutter bees, digger bees, sweat bees, plasterer bees and the …
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