… for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows, and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from … and southeastern Asia and eastern North America, Central and South America; most are not hardy in the Chicago region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
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… Q. When is the best time to harvest sweet corn and how do I do it? A. Sweet corn ears should be picked … and when they are punctured, the juice should appear milky. Some other signs that the corn is nearing maturity are browning and drying of the silks, firm unhusked ears, and corn kernels … One large ear develops per cornstalk, but some varieties may produce a second ear that is smaller and develops later than the first. After harvesting, cut the stalks down and compost …
Type: Plant Info
… This SUGAR N' SPICE™ cultivar of Koreanspice viburnum is notable for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense, rounded habit. Pink buds open to white flowers; fall foliage color is wine red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… TART TM arrowwood viburnum gets it name from its bright raspberry red fall foliage. This is a cultivar of the North American native that is more rounded and compact than the species. Its white flowers and blue black fruit are typical …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. … infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. …
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… Description: From spring through fall, this abundant bird is easy to spot anywhere. They are often found on spruce trees, their favorite nesting location. …
Type: Birding
… tree needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 3 feet. It is a specimen and resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 6 feet. It is a specimen shade tree. The cones attract birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of more than 40 feet. It is a specimen shade tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
