… its fuzzy skin, have earned it the nickname of Taiwan peach, even though the size of the fruit is closer to a berry than a peach. The berries have the the distinctive fuzz and taste of … both a male and a female vine for fruiting. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get a better crop in full sun. A note of warning to cat owners: kiwi vine smells like catnip to …
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… Cercis canadensis 'Covey' is offered through retail nurseries under the trademarked name Lavender Twist™ weeping … local nurseryman contacted an Ohio nursery known for its skill in propagating woody plants to get one plant as a gift. The Ohio nurseryman became entranced with the plant and purchased it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… however, may be the deep red stems that provide a winter display after the red fall foliage is gone. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden …
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… Bronzeleaf rodgersflower is native to woodlands in Japan and Korea, and unlike most Rodgersias it can tolerate boggy areas … and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
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… 'Rotlaub' means red leaf in German. Now the podophylla group of Rodgersias is noted for its colorful emerging foliage, but even in that group 'Rotlaub' stands out. New … and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
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… such a strong repeater one grower described it as "always in bloom." Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give them, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that without full sun and good air circulation, even the most resistant …
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… The post oak gets its common name because its wood was often used for fence posts. It is a drought resistant member of the white oak group and produces acorns annually. Rarely seen in …
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… at this time of year. They are supposed to be perennial, but I lose them over the winter. Is there a trick to get mum plants to overwinter? A: Hardy mums ( Dendranthema , formerly Chrysanthemum ) come in … require full sun and a well-drained, moist soil. Even though they are cold-hardy to Zone 5, it is often difficult to overwinter them in northern areas. Mums planted in the spring are much more …
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… know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Ken's Red' hardy kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … Red', the berries are red, so they even look like grapes. There's more good news. 'Ken's Red' is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. Despite the name, 'Ken's …
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… Zebra-leaf Aloe, Aloe zebrine , is a striking aloe species native to southern Africa. It gets its zebra name from the bold markings on the leaves. It is highly variable, several other aloe species such as Aloe ammophila , thought to have been … as just a variable example of Aloe zebrine . Wide spread across much of southern Africa, it is found in dry grasslands, along rivers and can tolerate some cold temperatures. It usually …
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