… At the top of the list of why we garden is for the joy it brings. Yes, there is the effort of physical labor, and true, some plants succumb … marginal plants requiring a special site. Examine your soil carefully. This is especially true for new homes, where much of the good topsoil might have been trucked away during construction. … break down quickly. Consult the Garden's Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for the latest treatments. Spot-treat an area rather than the entire garden. If Japanese beetles are …
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… orchids to grow indoors they are tolerant of low light, low humidity and indifferent care. For best results grow in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and water 2 to 3 times per week to keep the large fleshy roots moist. The potting media must be exceptionally free draining - the surface of most orchid roots need to dry slightly between watering. The … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… full sun. A lemon tree should be brought indoors during the winter and placed in a cool area free of drafts that receives direct sunlight. Soil should be kept evenly moist; however, be sure …
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… – 3 p.m. Dan Bussey, orchard manager of Seed Savers Exchange Alsdorf Auditorium The lecture is free, but seating is limited (regular Garden parking fees apply). Get Tickets Now Lewis …
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… to 1½-inch long. Showy wattle is a fast grower that blooms from February to April in a frost-free conservatory with full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Not surprisingly, it thrives in open …
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… this plant is easily adapted to container culture. Grow the plant outdoors during the frost-free season in full sun with a little afternoon shade. Once temperatures start to cool, bring the …
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… as a landscape rose. Landscape roses, an informal class, all feature plants that are disease free and require little maintenance while returning maximum flower production. Winter hardy roses …
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… woodland wildflowers, Solomon’s Seal will not go dormant when the heat of summer sets in. Free from most insects and diseases, it is unfortunately often eaten by deer. The genus name …
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… tolerate partial shade but flowers best in full sun and needs moist soils. Insect and disease free, this tough tropical makes a bold statement planted directly in the ground as an annual or …
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… Phlox is predominantly a North American genus (one species sneaks into Siberia) best known for its gaudily—some say garishly colored—harbinger of spring, the moss phlox ( Phlox subulata ), and for that summer stalwart, the garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata ). For an idea of the diversity of the garden phlox, you can see Richard Hawke’s latest evaluation report on Phlox paniculata cultivars . The woodland phlox ( Phlox divaricata …
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