… hardiness zone map. The Chicago region is zoned 5a and 5b. Rhododendrons should be planted in well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of organic matter. A soil pH of 6 or … analysis. Water the plant thoroughly before planting. Rhododendrons need to be planted high in a hole approximately one half the depth of the rootball because they are shallow-rooted plants …
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… Q: Do I need more than one variety of pear tree in order for it to produce fruit? A: There are several varieties of pear that are relatively … which means that they will need to have a different variety of pear tree planted nearby in order for the tree to produce fruit. However, for best fruit production, two different …
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… Q. How can I protect my trees and shrubs from animal damage in the winter? A. Rabbits, voles, and mice often chew on the bark of trees and shrubs during the … plant trunks with fine mesh hardware cloth or wire fencing with holes less than ¼ inch in diameter. The material will need to be buried a couple of inches beneath the surface of the …
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… Mother’s Day. Can I transplant it into my garden? A. Yes, you can plant your miniature rose in the garden. Miniature roses are bushy and make a nice addition to rock gardens. They can also … acclimate the rose to outdoor conditions. If you are not able to plant it right away, place it in an area that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day and water regularly to keep the …
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… Manchurian fir is closely related to Korean fir ( Abies koreana ). With a trunk up to 4 feet in diameter and a narrow conic to columnar crown, the bark is grey-brown, smooth on young trees, … Each seed scale bears two winged seeds, released when the cones disintegrate at maturity in the autumn. It is prone to adelgids, bark beetles, bagworms, woolly aphids, and spruce …
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… When hardy kiwi vines were first introduced into American gardens in the 1880's, they were valued for their fragrant spring bloom and their ability to "green up" … is hardy to -35, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade. However, it will need frequent pruning and strong support...the vines …
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… Chicagoland conditions, receiving a good to excellent performance evaluation. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting …
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… recurved and are spotted with plum-colored speckles. The flowers are downfacing and bloom in mid June to mid July on stems which stand 4 to 6 feet tall. The flowers have a delightful … 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 …
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… 6 to 8 feet tall. After it is established it will produce multiple stems with a mass of blooms in late July and early August. Miss Feya is an Orienpet hybrid, a cross between an Oriental lily … 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 …
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… speckled and upfacing. The flowers are 3 to 6 inches on stems that stand 3 feet tall in late spring to early summer. This is one of the taller Asiatic hybrids. Asiatic hybrids are … 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 …
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