… 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 of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Cardinal's guard ( Pachystachys spicata ) a member of the Acanthaceae family, is native to South America and the greater Caribbean. This ornamental tropical plant bears large … glossy, oval leaves have prominent veins and grow to 12 inches. The shrub will reach 6 feet in height and grows best in a sunny location in fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained, moderately moist soil, where …
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… Q. Can I use manure as a soil amendment? A. Composted manure is a good organic soil amendment. While the nutrient value of composted manure can vary … it adds organic content, which can lead to improved soil structure. Good soil structure is essential for a healthy garden. Improving soil structure makes the soil easier to work, …
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… wellness while contributing toward a more beautiful and humane society. Preregistration is recommended. Single-day registration is available. Members of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) can earn …
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… Showy milkweed is the western counterpart of common milkweed, found on rocky slopes and waysides. Showy milkweed … during summer, with 3-inch spheres of starry pink flowers. The structure of the tiny flowers is complex, with 5 reflexed pink sepals and 5 forward-pointing petals. Each petal has a hood at …
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… This interesting vine is becoming more popular as an alternative to the more common pothos plants with gold-streaked … have had a hard time placing this species. It may be sold as Scindapsus pictus but that is incorrect as Scindapsus has smaller, flat leaves and wiry stems. It has also been listed as a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and extended spring bloom. With 'Wings of Fire', even though the lavender-pink spring bloom is lovely, the flowers are just a prelude to the foliage. Once flowering is over, the leaves begin to turn bronze, and over the summer deep reddish tints emerge. Come …
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… Q. Is it true that some viburnums will not be affected by the viburnum leaf beetle? A. Viburnum leaf beetles prefer viburnums with little to no hair on the foliage. Plants grown in the shade also exhibit more feeding damage.The University ofIllinois Extension has placed … trilobum ), wayfaringtree viburnum ( V. lantana ), and Sargent viburnum ( V. sargentii ) are in the highly susceptible and susceptible categories and can easily be destroyed by repeated …
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… flower stalks of lilies by gently pulling them from the underground bulbs. Place small stakes in the garden bed where tulips, narcissus, lilies, alliums, and other fall-planted bulbs will go. … greenhouse-grown mums are not hardy and will not survive over the winter. The earlier the mum is planted in your garden, the greater the chance of survival over winter. Mulch newly planted perennials …
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… with deep rose centers and a speckling of red spots. The blooms are outfacing and fragrant in mid to late summer. The stems stand only 18 to 24 inches high. This is a dwarf oriental hybrid, ideal for containers. As an Oriental hybrid, this lily blooms a … of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
