… itself by aerial roots to a hearty oak, grow up to 40 feet, and live and bloom for years. In midsummer, it bears small, creamy white, slightly fragrant, flattened flowers with creamy …
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… plant for shaded locations with moist soil and cool summer temperatures. Trim back the foliage in late summer to remove tattered leaves, and rejuvenate the contrast between the white spots on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… heavy clay soils, but tolerates extreme cold, heavy snows and high winds well. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
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… This hybrid has nice shiny dark-green leaves and grows 10" to 12" tall in sprawling mounds. Lavender-blue petals surround a contrasting red eye on this late-spring …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers with rose undertones feature yellow tips to the flowers typically around mid-May, in Chicago-area gardens. The tall stems hold the flowers well above annual/perennial companion …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Walk the Garden and learn about plants that work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by our walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home …
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… Join an in-depth exploration of home garden design and installation. With a mix of lectures, workshops, …
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… New! Homemade soups are easy to adapt, whether for a simple supper or a celebratory gathering. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn to make a hearty fennel, kale, and sausage stew as …
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… New! Succulent centerpieces are mini gardens you can enjoy in your home year-round. Create your own display full of beautiful and varied succulents with …
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… trampled into a frozen sheet. A thin layer of snow on nearly bare pavement will melt rapidly in direct winter sun, even when the air temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When removing … ice. It will not harm plants, but it does not speed melting and the residue must be cleaned up in the spring. Four chemical melting agents readily available to homeowners are described below. … to soil structure at high levels. Calcium chloride (CaCl2) acts quickly, is effective in extremely cold temperatures (below 20 degrees), and leaves no visible residue. It is slightly …
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