… of showy but sterile flowers and smaller, fertile but non-showy ones. The flowers emerge white in July, develop pink overtones as they mature and continue blooms well into the fall. The name … duckling. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. The ’Swan’ does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought- tolerant.It blooms on new wood so the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… properties ( H. perforatum ). St. Johnswort is poisonous to livestock when ingested, and in high doses, it can cause many of the same symptoms in humans. St. Johnswort is one of the few plants tolerant of being planted near black walnut …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… viburnum to bloom, with clusters of tiny pink buds that open to very fragrant white flowers in April and repeated blooms sporadically late in fall. The spring flowers emerge before the foliage and may be susceptible to late spring …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with yellow stamens, giving them a creamy appearance. The pink fruit turns black as it matures in autumn; this edible fruit can be used for preserves or jam if birds don't devour them first. Attractive fall foliage ranges in color from purple to red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bridgesii) blooms for a long time indoors with some of the most exotic-looking flowers in the plant kingdom. This cactus is a very popular plant, but most people are not aware of its … calls the tropical rain forest home, and thus needs watering when the top inch of soil in the container feels dry to the touch. Soak the soil until water runs through the pot’s … drainage holes; wait a few minutes; and then discard any excess water that has accumulated in the drip pan beneath the pot. A water-soluble fertilizer recommended for flowering houseplants …
Type: Plant Info
… summer using water-soluble color pencils. After learning several techniques, we will paint in the Garden. Some experience with color is helpful. Prerequisite: Color mixing coursework or …
Type: Item Detail
… shrubs requiring little or no pruning. The best time for overall pruning to shape boxwoods is in the early spring. However, trimming stray branches and thinning cuts can be done anytime …
Type: Plant Info
… 2012 It seems that everyone has a tree story — climbing a tree or falling out of one, walking in a dense forest, or finding that tree that seemed to speak to you. Treewhispers is an ongoing, …
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… 2012 It seems that everyone has a tree story — climbing a tree or falling out of one, walking in a dense forest, or finding that tree that seemed to speak to you. Treewhispers is an ongoing, …
Type: Event for Calendar
… according to Boyce Tankersley, director of living plant documentation. See it this summer in the English Walled and Bulb Gardens. This stately perennial prefers well-drained soil with …
Type: Plant Info
