… plants. Leaves become pale and flecked or stippled and often have a bronzy sheen. There often is webbing along stems and leaf surfaces, but this cannot always be seen without a microscope. … lady beetles, lacewings and predatory mites. The population of insect predators tends to rise with the spider mite population, making predation an important control. Chemical controls … number of mites. Heavy rains or hard sprays of water from a hose will knock mites off plants. To assess the severity of a mite infestation, hold a white piece of paper under a branch or plant …
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… When my partner Crystal and I moved to Highland Park in 2020 it was the dead of winter—plenty of time to figure out the whole lawn care question. Having lived in a condo in Rogers Park for more than … squirrels, bats, rabbits, field mice, red foxes, and even the occasional deer and coyote. It is heartening to see all these hallmarks of a thriving ecosystem, none of which we’d have enjoyed …
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… Updates on Garden Programs Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list … new dates, July 10 - Sept. 12, 2021 … Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list …
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… Peony's a charming lady, she doesn't like a spot too shady; likes to live out in the light, dressed in red or pink or white. --Elizabeth Gordon Peony plants are … center petals in a contrasting color to the outer, larger petals. The hybridizing of peonies is an ongoing science, with new introductions marketed every year. Peonies can be grown as … in the spring as potted plants or in the fall as bare tuberous roots. Cultivate the planting site thoroughly, add compost, and water well. In the fall, set the swollen roots no more than 2 …
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… about pollinator declines. Become a citizen scientist, join Budburst . Attract Pollinators to Your Garden bees: Bayberry Beebalm Big blue lobelia Black-eyed Susan Catmint Foxtail lily … about pollinator declines. Become a citizen scientist, join Budburst . Attract Pollinators to Your Garden bees: Bayberry Beebalm Big blue lobelia Black-eyed Susan Catmint Foxtail lily …
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… Margaret Pan is a freelance carillonneur based in Boston. She began studying carillon in 2007 at Princeton …
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… narrow-leaf zinnia (Z. angustifolia ) and Haage’s zinnia (Z. haageana ), often referred to as the Mexican zinnia—are also precursors of modern-day plants. Over the past two centuries, … garden offering a very long season of bloom. One common name, “Youth and Old Age,” refers to plants that sport young flower buds as well as mature, finished blossoms that retain their … and they make excellent cut flowers. Z. angustifolia (Narrow-Leaf Zinnia) Narrow-leaf zinnia is compact and spreading with a height between 8 and 18 inches with a compact, mounding form …
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