… leaf compost before blooming in magnificent clumps of yellow, white, apricot, and orange. This is a bulb the Garden highly recommends to local gardeners for its reliability, showmanship, and … material at the Garden makes it one of the top birding spots in the Chicago area. No season is more longed for, or dreamed about, than spring, perhaps because it rubs shoulders with the …
Type: Walks
… Mites are often difficult to see without a lens. Scale — Characteristic sticky, clear honeydew is produced on leaves by these small, immobile, rounded insects usually found on stems and veins … light fixture can be set as close to the plants as possible — a few inches above the plants is best. Keep the lights on for 14 to 16 hours a day. Start seeds for early spring annuals …
Type: Plant Info
… A dense, spreading, 8- to 10-foot shrub that produces pinky white, brushlike flowers on 1- to 2-foot upright stems in July and August. Tolerant of partial shade, it prefers even … into a range of design schemes. Soft white fragrant flowers bloom in August. The flower effect is enhanced by purplish sepals that come to light as the flowers fade. In winter the exfoliating … (oakleaf hydrangea) The largest-leaved of the many hardy midwestern hydrangeas, and is a good choice for massing in naturalistic gardens. A 5- to 6-foot spreading shrub, it features …
Type: Plant Info
… sufficient time to callus over before winter. Roses should be dormant before winter protection is applied. After several days of below freezing temperatures, create a mound of soil, compost, …
Type: Plant Info
… trees will cast more shade as they grow larger. Divide and relocate your bulbs to a sunnier site. Depleted soil: As bulbs multiply over the years, they occupy more space in the garden and … clumping the leaves into a bunch prevents sunlight from reaching all parts of the leaves, and is therefore not advised. …
Type: Plant Info
… plants provide material that can be used to make attractive decorations and much of it is renewable. Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used …
Type: Plant Info
… Early November is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in containers to be "forced" into early indoor …
Type: Plant Info
… in day and night temperature. Monitor plants for early signs of problems. When indoor heat is turned on, natural humidity disappears. Try to wash plants occasionally in a warm shower. …
Type: Plant Info
… warmth and comfort, serving up a message of connection and grounded elegance, like your garden is brewing up a warm welcome for everyone to enjoy. Pair mocha mousse with dusky rose, lilac, … Deer-resistant and charming, it’s a fun, whimsical touch for your landscape, though the sedge is not hardy in colder climates. Northern sea oats ( Chasmanthium latifolium ) This grass …
Type: Blog
… plants provide material that can be used to make attractive decorations and much of it is renewable. Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used …
Type: Plant Info
