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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 …
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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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  • … more naturalistic look, the oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia . Hydrangea quercifolia , is a good choice, and it provides outstanding fall color. If you want a woody vine with the flat …
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  • … ( I. danfordiae, I. reticulata ) can be lifted, separated and replanted in fall, although this is often not necessary since they tend to naturalize by themselves. …
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  • … Q:  Is there anything I should do now to prepare my roses for winter?  A:  Discontinue the …
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  • … to be transplanted from late summer to early fall (through mid-October). Fall transplanting is especially recommended for peony plants because it gives them time to develop a good root …
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  • … if not done yet. Remove flowers of June-bearing strawberries as soon as they appear. This is necessary just for the first growing season. The plants will now develop a stronger root …
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  • … Aechmea 'Black Jack' is grown for its narrow, strap-like, glossy leaves that are very dark red, almost black. The …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … in nature from Iran and Turkey through Central Asia, and commonly called Star of Persia, this is another of the large-flowered onions that succeed best in Chicago landscapes if interplanted …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant