… multicolored clusters of poles. The dispersal and crossbreeding of rare plants gives rise to more genetically diverse—and thus more resilient—plant populations into the future. … multicolored clusters of poles. The dispersal and crossbreeding of rare plants gives rise to more genetically diverse—and thus more resilient—plant populations into the future. …
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… Fall Foliage and Flowers As we move into autumn, the Garden’s floral fireworks are something to behold. Thousands of annuals are putting on a show throughout the display gardens. That’s in addition to the trees, shrubs, and vines that will soon don yellow, red, and russet cloaks. The 15-acre … Disco Red marigolds, and Monaco Orange snapdragons. The Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a delight with more than 500 violas, including Ruby & Gold Babyface, Sunrise, and Delta Cool …
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… Garden centers are packed with delightful goodies to adorn flower beds and borders. But sometimes it’s simply fun—and money-saving—to create your … to the side of a wall or fence and let it reveal other parts of the garden. Placed in a shady site, the mirror will lighten things up. Group It Not using those old colorful bowling balls? … can teach you to make beautiful mosaics like these below made by Gloria Ciaccio. Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who lives and gardens in Palos Park, Illinois. …
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… planted plants may need protection from rabbits until established, but otherwise this cultivar is insect- and pest-resistant. (The old name for this plant was Aster oblongifolius 'October …
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… <p>What makes 'Candida' stand out among <em>Weigelas</em> is the pure simplicity of its perfectly white flowers against the fresh green of its leaves. …
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… 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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… 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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