… or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Ginzam' (or GINGERBREAD™ maple) is a cross between the paperbark maple ( Acer griseum and the Nikko Maple ( Acer nikoense ). It is an upright grower that can reach a height of 25 feet with a spread of 15 feet. It has the … red fall foliage. The leaves are trifoliate (leaves of three) and grow in pairs. It is hardy to Zone 4, prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Archived Copy: This content …
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… Turkish filbert is a pyramidal shaped tree that grows 40 to 50 feet in height. It is a good shade tree for the city as well as for suburban gardens. Flowers in March are subtly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Bailmer’ is a deciduous shrub which grows 4-6’ tall. It has mophead flowers which bloom on old wood from June-July and new wood from August through October. Flower color is dependent on the soil in which the hydrangea is planted – blue in acidic soils and rose-pink in alkaline soils – and color will change as the flowers age. It is hardy to zone 4 so will survive better than most Hydrangea macrophylla in Chicago’s harsh winters . …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A dancing lady Photo by Lois Cinert Showy doesn’t begin to describe it! You can see why some modern Tolumnia hybrids are called “dancing ladies,” as they …
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… Distinctive orange petals have red dots along their veins shading to solid pink at the base of the petals. A deep red lip has some yellow and orange coloration …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This seems to prefer a partly shaded situation with protection from hot afternoon sun, particularly where …
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… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas in very early in spring and late in fall. One day in early … kinglets seemed fairly tame as they searched for food, giving the observer a chance to see their bright golden heads, and even the red color atop the male's head he flares when … what well-renowned author and scientist Berndt Heinrich discovered when he studied kinglets to see if, as he speculated, they slept in squirrels' nests at night in winter. He found no …
Type: Birding
… serving bowl, add kale, half of lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil. Massage until kale starts to soften and wilt, 2–3 minutes. Set aside while you make dressing. In a small bowl, whisk … serving bowl, add kale, half of lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil. Massage until kale starts to soften and wilt, 2–3 minutes. Set aside while you make dressing. In a small bowl, whisk …
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… robust soils are the cornerstone of a successful garden. The simplest and most effective way to build healthy soils is through the proper use of mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, …
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