… The fastigiate English oak is a columnar form of the species. This cultivar and related hybrid columnar forms are proving … America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long …
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… KINDRED SPIRIT® hybrid oak is a cross between the European English oak and our native U.S. swamp white oak. It has a very … America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long …
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… <p>For at least a month in late spring, Purple Leaf <em>Weigela</em> is loaded with clusters of rosy pink flowers, set off against its distinctive purple foliage. …
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… to 50 inches a year, it rarely falls evenly during the growing season. Instead of the roughly 1 inch of rain a week that many nonnative ornamental plants need, drenching rains are often … soils will become compacted, a serious threat to long-term plant health. When rainfall is scarce, irrigating deeply but infrequently encourages plants to develop extensive root systems … drought. Choose Plants Carefully Perhaps the best way to have a weather-tolerant landscape is by selecting plants with a natural ability to survive both drought and drenching storms. …
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… retain the most humidity. Open containers also work, but will require more frequent watering. 1. Start with a layer of coarse sand or pebbles, usually no more than 2 inches deep. 2. Cut a … especially if it's a closed terrarium. 4. Use a clean, well-drained growing medium that is high in organic matter. A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite is a good choice. Soil should be slightly moistened prior to planting. If planting a desert …
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… in June. Keep tabs on watering During the summer growing season, established plants need about 1 inch of water per week throughout their root zones. Hotter temperatures and occasional dry … pond flowers Tender waterlilies ( Nymphaeaceae spp.) can be planted when the water temperature is over 65 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many varieties of waterlilies. Learn more Plant summer … for these worms. Also keep your garden equipment clean to help prevent moving eggs to another site. Jumping worms typically live near the surface of …
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… blackberries, along with cantaloupe, pumpkins, okra, corn, eggplants, and more—all of which is donated to the nonprofit Roberti Community House in Waukegan. Meanwhile, as the maple trees … fall traditions that have carried over for generations. In Hong Kong, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a 3,000-year-old tradition; families gather to share mooncakes filled with seasonal lotus root …
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… for the health of the trees, the task does make the trees more beautiful — and luckily, it is very easy to do at home. Tips to Make Your Own Trees Dazzling Determine if your trees would … these are beneficial plants in the community. Moisten, scrub, and rinse. Cleaning the trees is as easy as moistening down the limbs, scrubbing them gently with a sponge and a bucket of warm …
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… The beautiful clematis is like a flowering star in the summer border. While other perennials offer their charms in … Julia Correvon'. Most clematis varieties require a support for their best display. Growth is rapid in late spring and early summer, and gardeners must be diligent about guiding these … flowers. When selecting a clematis, pick one with multiple stems. Plant the crowns 1 to 2 inches below soil level in a cool, organically amended soil with an even supply of …
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… were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have suffered permanent damage? A. Root rot is the most common problem associated with overwatered houseplants and flooded outdoor plants. …
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