Echinacea pallida is one of two species of coneflower native to Illinois. It is recognized by the narrow, drooping rosy pink, lavender or orchid flower petals surrounding a dark red spiny disk. The leaves are very narrow and stiff, mostly at the base of the plant. The flowers grow singly at the top of a fuzzy flower stalk two to three feet tall. It is native through much of eastern and central …
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… of a variety of shade levels and drier soil; it does well in midwestern summers, which start out cool and wet, and end hot and dry. Plant the seeds directly after the danger of frost …
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… with green undertones. And the combination makes "Tango" a winner. Better yet, the bloom can start as early as April, and last through June. It's one of the smaller <em> Weigela</em>so it …
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Yes, a single Ballerina rose has just 5 petals and is only about two inches in diameter, but they're borne in huge domed clusters, similar to hydrengeas. In full bloom, you can hardly see the leaves for the flowers. And once she starts blooming, she doesn't stop until frost. She's often used in mixed borders, where her soft pink and white flowers mix well with other plants, but she can also be …
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'Chuckles' is a floribunda rose, which means the flowers grow abundantly in clusters, starting in June. Introduced in 1958 in Canada, so you know it's proven itself very hard indeed. The moderately fragrant flowers are semi-double (averaging 11 petals), 2.5-3 inches across, and bright pink a with a prominent white eye. It produces small but persistent rose hips in late summer to fall. Foliage is …
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… foliage typical of so many Rodgersias 'Cherry Blush' adds striking color. The leaves start out bronze in spring, then mature to green bordered in bronzed burgundy. Those dark leaves …
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… you plan. When making purchases, be mindful of optimal planting times for seeds you want to start indoors, as well as summer/fall bulbs and live plants you’ll add later in the year. Use the … weather that may confuse and potentially harm plants. Monitor plants for signs of damage from animals, ice, snow, or wind. During winter thaws, try to avoid walking on your lawn and … which compresses soil and may affect its ability to absorb water. Retie vines that become torn from their supports. Keep small ponds free of ice by installing pumps or pouring warm water over …
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… reaching the entire root zone. The root zone is a circle that runs around the tree, extending from the trunk directly outward to the end of the lowest branch tips. Mulch around plant root … inches of shredded bark to the root zones of trees and shrubs to keep valuable moisture from evaporating. Mulch perennial or mixed borders with finely shredded material or compost that … their foliage will have a chance to dry completely during the day before being moistened again from nighttime dew. Plants whose foliage never dries completely can develop mildew problems more …
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… Botanic Garden , where I work as a senior graphic designer. Life is just better when you start and end your day outside on a bike. I stopped to take a selfie, as I rode into the Garden. … the weather cooperates, I catch the trail at Linne Woods in Morton Grove, about three blocks from my house, on my All-City geared bike, or single-speed Bianchi, at 6:45 a.m. If you don’t … plants like wildflowers blooming under the oaks and hickories, and the flashes of blue and red from the blue jays and cardinals winging by. As the seasons change, I also get a humbling …
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… stems, or roots of green, non-woody plants. Also in general, spices are the bark (usually from woody trees or shrubs) or seeds of plants. You probably dove deeply into your spice cabinet … (marjoram, chives) are best used within one year. Ground spices (allspice, cinnamon, etc.) start to lose aroma after 12 months, but will last two to three years. Whole leaves, seeds, and … containers: glass spice bottles and jars are excellent for storing the seeds you'll harvest from your own garden next summer. After you've edited, replenish only according to your true …
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