… member of our modern-day garden zinnias. In its natural form it grows about 3 feet tall with branching stems and large purplish-pink single flowers. By the 1850s, breeders began … from single- and double-flowered varieties to dahlia-style pompoms, cactus-flowered cultivars with pointy petals, and the classic dome-shaped forms. The flowers can be as small as an inch … to 4 feet tall and offers large flowers that are single, double, or semi-double, and they make excellent cut flowers. Z. angustifolia (Narrow-Leaf Zinnia) Narrow-leaf zinnia is compact and …
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… spring, when it should be pruned to the ground like other ornamental grasses. Silver Any plant with blue, silver, or gray foliage must be planted in full sun in very well-draining soil or it … miller, features intense silver foliage in both summer and winter since it contrasts nicely with the bright green of boxwood or other smaller evergreens. Plant this lacy perennial where drainage is excellent. Yellow Bright golden plants in winter are striking, especially when set against the …
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… mellifera), has been used extensively for commercial pollination. The value of pollination service by bees is worth billions of dollars annually. Bees also pollinate our native plants that …
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… collections in the country. “There’d be a small flush of blooms in mid-September. But now, with a longer fall, deadheading promotes more blooms.” Deadheading is simply removing faded, … Rose Garden! Less is More Decades ago, some homeowners sprayed their roses throughout summer with a variety of chemicals to prevent leaf spot and insect damage. Come fall, they’d cover their … “We occasionally do spot fertilizing for roses that are underperforming in midsummer. It’s fast release with a lot of nitrogen to push a lot of green growth—new leaves, new stems—to set up …
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… garlands, wreaths, and Christmas trees into their religious holiday, Egyptians were decorating with palm fronds, and early Romans were raucously celebrating Saturnalia with drink, gambling, general craziness, and evergreens. The association of the shortest day of … and loves cool conditions, but will crisp up in overheated rooms. Jasmine and lavender prefer excellent air circulation and full sun (not always a daily feature of Chicago winters). Many of …
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… for some good choices if you want to raise the bar on spring color within your landscape. On with the Show (Cercis canadensis) width="1400" height="787"> Eastern redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) Eastern redbud is a small-scale tree with big impact. A Midwestern native plant growing 15 to 25 feet tall, eastern redbuds often have … But beware! Sharp spines on the species and some cultivated varieties make flowering quince an excellent barrier plant. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade and moist soil, but tolerate dry …
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… Tomatoes are already one of American’s favorite vegetables, but with the renewed interest in homegrown food, their popularity is growing through the "green" … need staking. Indeterminate plants continue to grow and produce new flowers and fruits, with vines up to 20 feet long that need some kind of support unless you have space for them to … 2-inch pinkish yellow tomatoes that are fuzzy like a peach. Very flavorful and sweet. An excellent gourmet tomato. 80 days. …
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… go for it! Catalogs, Garden Centers, Websites This can be dangerous. Don’t buy any plant with a name you don’t recognize. The Garden's Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 will recommend websites and techniques, and answer all your questions, and the Lenhardt Library is stocked with catalogs and magazines. Take advantage of this on-site expertise. Seeds, Bulbs, Tubers – …
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… it creates a waterfall effect. The leaves turn rosy-green in fall, and it's a good partner with hostas, ferns, and heuchera. Here's a look at some other grasses that look great in fall … scoparium 'Jazz') This native grass cultivar grows to 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide with silvery-blue upright foliage. “During the growing season and in fall, they have such great … previous Plant Evaluation Notes from our Plant Evaluation page . Visit our Plant Information Service and find information on a variety of topics including plant evaluations, monthly …
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… have been made in the struggle to end the long night of racial injustice…let me not leave you with a false impression. The problem is far from solved.” He recognized where there was progress … as a staff community also impacts the communities, audiences, and visitors that we work with and engage. These initiatives are just a small part of our ongoing efforts to foster a …
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