… <p>In late spring, 'Boskoop Glory' is an 8-foot mass of salmon pink, with flowers lining the length of the branches. Once it recovers from its initial effort, it'll continue to flower on and off through the summer if you hard prune it after that first wave of bloom. </p> … you have almost as much color choice in the foliage as in the bloom In addition to the many combinations of red and pink bloom in older varieties, you can now get yellow or …
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… <p>The flowers are pink. Throats are burgundy. The folliage is burgundy with green undertones. And the combination makes "Tango" a winner. Better yet, the … hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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… flowers, beginning in April and continuing into June, are a rosy deep pink. And the foliage is a dramatic burgundy. At about 5 feet tall and wide, it's also considerably more compact than … and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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… <p>In spring RAINBOW SENSATION™ <em>Weigela</em> is completely covered with flowers in varying shades of pink, giving the entire bush a … hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… <p>"Pink Delight" is a florida <em>Weigela</em>, the larger old-fashioned kind from China and Japan that first … hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… song or the “potato-chip” call of the American goldfinch as it flits in undulating fashion to trees, shrubs, and grasses. The 4-inch-long bird has a slightly forked tail and short, conical … In winter, the males look a lot like the drab-olive females. But come spring, the male begins to get blotches of yellow on his body until he finally molts into his golden spring and summer … uses thistle down, which isn't available until midsummer, to construct its nest. Thistle down is a soft, feathery material that protects the fruiting part of a thistle plant. Many varieties …
Type: Birding
… us. Nature provides beauty, traditions, and opportunities for respite. Here are a few ways to celebrate seasonal joys inspired by nature: Winter solstice Solstice around the world … Gift of membership Plants Cut tree care Keep greenery fresh Holiday plants Decorations How to make a wreath (video) Nature-based decor Eco-friendly DIY wreaths that aren’t evergreen … us. Nature provides beauty, traditions, and opportunities for respite. Here are a few ways to celebrate seasonal joys inspired by nature: Winter solstice Solstice around the world …
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… Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed due to insufficient light, overheated rooms, or improper watering and fertilizing techniques. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Isolate these plants before adding them to your collection. Pests to look out for include the following: Spider mites — Look for webbing … Mites are often difficult to see without a lens. Scale — Characteristic sticky, clear honeydew is produced on leaves by these small, immobile, rounded insects usually found on stems and veins …
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… of all of the Colchicum cultivars. The colors lighten up toward the center of the flower. It is typically one of the first of the Colchicum to flower, sometimes as early as late August. Plant this cultivar in full sun and moist but … well-drained soil. Divide it when the clumps of corms have become so congested that they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant the corms with companion plants that begin …
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… The flowers are trumpet shaped, fragrant and outfacing in mid` summer. The stems stand 2 ½ to 4 feet tall with 5 to 7 buds per stem and lance shaped foliage. This is a Orienpet hybrid, a cross between an Oriental lily and a Trumpet lily which combines the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
