… bark. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a future on this planet,” said Kayri Havens, Ph.D., chief scientist of the Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the Garden. “It is so gratifying to see our studbook … 50% of known flowering plants are estimated at risk of extinction . And you don’t need to visit Hawaii to find rare and endangered species, they are also holding on in the face of habitat … of extinction. And this is a relatively easy way to stop extinction and biodiversity loss and get things back into the wild.” …
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… no rain, it’s tricky to figure out how and what to water. Our experts have some watering tips for your summer garden and containers. Know what you are watering weekly A general watering rule … to evaporate quickly, too. —Cool nights or warm this week? Cool nights slow evaporation. For some gardeners, an electronic or written garden journal is a helpful tool for plotting … are available through the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District website . In Lake County, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County website for plastic rain barrels. An internet search …
Type: Plant Info
… June with white flower clusters and blue-black fruit in the fall. This cultivar is noted for producing fruit more abundantly than the species. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® … arrows. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth supply winter interest when grown for its ornamental value. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by birds. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Although wild asters have a reputation for looking lanky or weedy rather than bushy and compact, their seeds are an important food source for birds in winter. Symphyotrichum ‘Bridal Veil’ Symphyotrichum o blongifolium ‘October Skies’ … for its intense lavender-blue flowers. Learn more about the Garden’s aster evaluation . Visit the Garden's Dixon Tallgrass Prairie in autumn to view thousands of New England asters in …
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