… This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the yard or park and can tolerate wet soil. This hybrid of red and …
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… This midseason flowering tulip with red, elegant pointed petals flamed in yellow at the edges is a member of the lily-flowered group of cultivars. Plant this tulip in full sun and in …
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… petals surround the central mass of dark purple stamens on this sprawling vine. This cultivar is ideal for use on low arbors and arbors or can be used as a groundcover for banks and other …
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… besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from Europe led to the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs … plants provide material that can be used to make attractive decorations and much of it is renewable. Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used …
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… collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I couldn’t help but imagine all the delicious ways to stir this cozy mocha mousse vibe into outdoor spaces and containers. According to Pantone, the global color authority, mocha mousse oozes warmth and comfort, serving up a message of connection and grounded elegance, like your garden is brewing up a warm welcome for everyone to enjoy. Pair mocha mousse with dusky rose, lilac, …
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… dwarf variety, matures at 2 feet in height and 14 inches in width. A butterfly attractant, it is covered with flowers that have pink petals surrounding the darker colored "eye." Seeds … from late spring through frost. This water-wise selection only needs sufficient water to establish the root system, with supplemental water thereafter during extreme droughts. Cosmos …
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… of the pink family, tunic flower has tiny five-petaled flowers. This loose, airy perennial is covered with dainty pink or white flowers all summer long. A delicate sun-loving perennial for …
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… more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. …
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… Pincushion flower is highly valued by gardeners: it's compact and produces more flowers than most scabiosas. A …
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… This plant forms a dense mound in the garden, growing about 12 inches in height. Site lady's mantle in the front of a shady border. Tiny yellowish-green, starry flowers are … foliage in late spring. With its beautiful, velvety, grayish-green leaves, this perennial is a real star in the shade garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
