… Jim Dandy is a slow grower to about 6 feet high and 8 feet wide. It is the male cultivar for the female Berry Heavy and Berry Nice cultivars and must be planted within 50 feet of those plants for effective pollination. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with morning sun and afternoon shade, it grows well in moderate soils …
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… rounded shape, and can attain heights of 35 to 50 feet. This tree is a great specimen plant for the home landscape. A member of the rose family, this small, flowering tree displays clusters … ash has interest in all four seasons: attractive flowers in spring, good clean green foliage for summer, handsome red fruit and great color in fall, and nice gray bark for winter interest. It's the best mountain ash for Illinois. …
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… is one part of a pair. It’s made of steel but its partner is made of granite. It’s also a place where visitors can take a load off. × Is your answer Untitled by Martin Puryear? You’re … the few hand-played carillons in the country. Close Clue: If you’re standing in a garden fit for royalty, peek through these terra-cotta tiles to find this place. It’s lined with parallel … L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. See if you can use it to tell the time on your next visit. Close Find these spots and more on your next visit to the Garden. Preregister for a timed …
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… Cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ) is a native perennial considered one of Illinois' Best Plants. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, cardinal flower is blooming at the water's edge of Spider … where it can grow in full sun because the soil is constantly moist. Hummingbirds searching for nectar are especially fond of the cardinal flower's tubular red flowers. …
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… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Resembling cotton …
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… are blue-black. The plants reach a height of 2 to 5 feet with a spread of 3 to 5 feet and grow best in full sun to partial shade in organic-rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage. For best performance, they should be fertilized regularly. Established plants will tolerate short …
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… extension and succession planting, we will cover lesser known topics such as choosing the best cultivars for small space gardens, setting up a proper soil/fertility program, developing a crop plan, incorporating container planting and seedling production, and methods for controlling common insects, diseases, and garden pests. Bill Shores, Shores Garden Consulting …
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… history, more than two decades of professional experience with plants, and a profound passion for food, he has found, at Blackberry Farm , a place to combine his talents. During your time spent with him, you will discover different uses …
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… your kids outgrown their toddler rainboots? Don’t throw them away! Here is a fun project for the whole family. Materials A rainboot predrilled with three holes; small rocks, soil, …
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… cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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