… Which five will you pick? Happy New Year, everyone! While January is the month to plan and dream about your yard and garden, smart gardeners know that a wish list … . Invite your kids into the garden. Happy gardening in the new year! Karen Zaworski is a garden writer and photographer who lives and gardens in Oak Park, Illinois . …
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… as pin frogs), as an alternative to single-use, petroleum-based floral foam. Chicken wire is easy to bend and shape to fit your container. Something to keep flowers fresh To keep … and elegant. An analogous color scheme using similar colors—such as red with orange and yellow—is a safe bet and can coordinate nicely with your table decor. And adding a complementary color to the schemes above (pairing red with green; purple with yellow; orange with blue) is one of my favorite techniques to get a dramatic, eye-catching arrangement. Height Flower …
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… Garden's director of horticulture, choosing the right plants becomes more critical when space is limited. "If you're planting a hedge, consider plants that are more narrow in habit. For example, Techny arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis 'Techny') is popular, but for a small area, pyramidalis arborvitae ( T. occidentalis var. pyramidalis ) may … of enclosure. Layers, Shapes and Textures Consider planting a small space in layers so there is something of interest at all levels. "There are many options for adding vertical elements to …
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… will initiate new root growth in fall, thus utilizing the available fertilizer. Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower …
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… will initiate new root growth in fall, thus utilizing the available fertilizer. Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower …
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… Japanese philosophy and teachings of order, respect, and gratitude. Taiko drumming is demonstrated. Calvin Manshio, President of the Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago, shares …
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… period. Remove bulb from container and shake off all dirt. Cut back all foliage, whether it is yellow or green, and set bulb on its side in a cool, dark room for several months until new …
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… bluestar grows to about 2-3 feet high and wide, forming a thick clump over time. Performance is sensitive to sunlight; flowers appear to be retained longer in afternoon shade, but full sun …
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… as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms …
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… as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms …
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