… From late May through frost, the cherry red roses of 'Captain Samuel Holland' appear in bright clusters on canes up to 8 feet long . It's one of the Canadian Explorer series of roses, and a rugosa. Which is to say, this is not a rose that needs pampering. It's hardy to zone 3, drought tolerant once established, …
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… linear, grayish-green leaves. It forms nice dense mounds and grows only to a foot or so. It is wonderful in the foreground of a perennial border or rock garden. One-inch diameter flowers are borne either … as singles or doubles. If you pinch back after flowering, the plant will continue to bloom. This is an easy plant to grow, and no sunny garden should be without it. Lovely pink flowers, …
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… This is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 3 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of blue flowers that rise above the green foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial … divided every 2 to 3 years. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… pendant greenish-white flowers in spring followed by dark blue berries in fall. A native that is at home in gardens and natural areas. Plant in partial to fully shaded areas in moist, well-drained soils and allow this elegant perennial to create a small colony over time. A number of pollinator insects, and ruby throated hummingbirds, find the nectar nourishing. Unfortunately, deer find the foliage tasty. Archived Copy: This content …
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… Peking mock orange is a dense compact deciduous shrub that is native to China and Korea. It bears fragrant single … creamy white flowers in May to June and grows to about six feet in height and width. While this shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions, it prefers sunny locations and consistently moist soils, and cannot tolerate poor drainage. Plant this shrub where the scented flowers can be appreciated. Because of its dense growth habit it makes a wonderful …
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… Pique assiette, or “broken plate,” mosaics incorporate a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today to remake a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom into something beautiful. … into your mosaics. Whether you want to work on garden art, a mirror, vase, guitar, or a table, the inspiration is endless in this creative class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is …
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… Pique assiette, or “broken plate,” mosaics incorporate a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today to remake a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom into something beautiful. … into your mosaics. Whether you want to work on garden art, a mirror, vase, guitar, or a table, the inspiration is endless in this creative class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is …
Type: Item Detail
… Pique assiette, or “broken plate,” mosaics incorporate a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today to remake a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom into something beautiful. … into your mosaics. Whether you want to work on garden art, a mirror, vase, guitar, or a table, the inspiration is endless in this creative class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is …
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… Growing to 20 feet feet tall with a slightly wider spread, this fullmoon maple has a spherical growth habit and beautiful leaves, similar to those of … plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fall color is quite noteworthy, ranging from yellow to red. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers …
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… Narrow-leaf cattail is commonly found along ponds throughout North America, recognized by its tall, narrow sword-shaped leaves and the brown fuzzy cylindrical fruit that looks like a hotdog on a stick. It is so ubiquitous in … hybridizes with the native species. Its use in ponds is no longer recommended. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
