… This non-flowering juniper is easily grown in average, dry-to-moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It tolerates a wide … and growing conditions, from swamps to dry, rocky glades. It prefers moist soils but has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern United States. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We admit to a weakness for daffodils here—last time we counted, we came up with quite a grand total: more … smaller flowers each year, according to sun/soil/water/weather conditions—the term "miniature" is a moving target that's hard to standardize. In general, however, the ADS and reputable … its well-drained soil and warmer temperature. Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' waves you on your way as you leave the Garden—it's the miniature that's popping up under trees near the parking …
Type: Plant Info
… that are speckled with mauve on this new cultivar of Hosta. The powder blue color persist best in shaded conditions and areas with cool summers. In mid-July small light purple bell shaped … flowers appear on 2' stalks. Plant in moisture retentive rich soils in shaded locations for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to the Appalachian Mountains, ‘Wate’s Golden’ is an irregular, slow- to medium-growing Virginia pine that is best known for its outstanding golden foliage in winter. It grows 15-30 feet tall in an open …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What is the difference between a systemic insecticide and one you spray directly on the plant? A. Although both systemic and contact spray insecticides can be applied directly to plant foliage, they function in different ways. The systemic chemical solution is absorbed by … it ingests some of the insecticide. Systemic solutions are more commonly applied as a drench to the soil surrounding a targeted plant where they are absorbed by the plant's roots and further …
Type: Plant Info
… Hot or sweet? Peppers are a global favorite for home gardeners, and there are so many kinds to grow and use. Sharpen your pepper skills—from plant care to cooking with peppers, to DIY salsa—at our Pepper Sunday celebration. With Chef Series demos, … Novak, author of The Rooftop Growing Guide . Stop by the Garden Shop or the Wheelbarrow to buy the book, and she can personalize and sign it for you. Take a pepper tour at 1 or 3:15 p.m. …
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… The hydrangea has come a long way from being just a popular Victorian shrub. Hybridization of certain species of hydrangea has … provenance in New England, the Pacific Northwest, and the more temperate areas of the South, to the flat gardens of the Midwest, where they are flourishing as both suburban and urban … in summer and fall. This stiffly upright shrub can attain heights of 4 to 6 feet, and grows best in a shrub border or in a lightly wooded area. The glossy, lobed, deep-green leaves in …
Type: Plant Info
… grow space colorful, attractive, and productive. We will discuss a variety of innovative ways to incorporate edible plants into your home landscape. These include maximizing visual impact in …
Type: Item Detail
… veins on this cultivar of carvniverous pitcher plant. The "flags" draw insects near enough to discover the watery fluid at the base of the cylinder. Alas, it is a one-way trip as slanted hairs covering the inside of the cylinders prevent insects from escaping …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What are the current recommendations for using horticultural oil to protect mature trees from insect attack? A. Spraying trees or shrubs with a horticultural, or dormant, oil is recommended as a way to help control repeated attacks of scale, mites, and aphids. Some of the common pests that …
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