… environment. Plant in full sun in locations that typically dry out during the height of summer for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… “Back then, we were getting ready to pack it in,” says Tom Soulsby, senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and the Linden Allée. Tom is responsible for curating and … the rose collection involves editing. “We had a lot of older roses that weren’t hardy or the best for a Midwest garden—hard to manage, fussy, and they got a bad rap,” Tom says. When the … that’s the one that’s going to win.” As a result, the Krasberg Rose Garden is presenting the best plants for Midwest gardens. “We want people to be successful, and we work really hard to …
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… Q. Areas of my lawn turn brown every year. What is the best way to treat it? A. Diagnosing turf problems can be very difficult. Problems often arise … will be to determine if the problem is due to cultural practices, fungi, or insects. In order for Plant Information to make a diagnosis, it will be important to provide as much information as … and shade information, grass variety, mowing practices, chemical use, seed or sod, etc. It is best to bring a fresh 6" x 6" sample of turf that is in the process of decline with as much of …
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… change comes slowly to the Garden and usually requires the photographer to patiently wait for these small-scale subjects to appear. The quality of light is different in spring, when longer days are accompanied by brighter light. Learn the best perspectives for capturing nature as it reawakens. Macro/close-focusing lens and tripod are helpful but not …
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… methods to grow a living plant arrangement in a water-filled vase, including which plants do best growing in water and how to care for them to keep them happy and healthy for a long time. Adding unique elements and features such as rocks, pebbles, sand, or moss can …
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… prepping, and cooking a variety of fish—from salmon to swordfish—using reliable techniques for the stove, oven, and grill. You will also learn which cooking methods work best for different types of fish. Recipes include oven-baked fish tacos with cabbage slaw, braised …
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… dark green, patterned in silver with deep purple veins and undersides make a striking subject for a hanging basket or trellis. In site of its common name, it is not related to begonias but to … flowers are not ornamental and rarely seen. It needs very warm temperatures and high humidity for best growth. Lower light levels during winter in northern climates will cause older leaves to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… but it flowers outside year-round in warm climates. This plant is the perfect choice for homeowners looking for something slightly different during the holiday season. When planted in a conservatory or greenhouse, this fast-growing 3-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide tropical shrub flowers best in full to partial sunlight and moist, well-drained soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stems. The Fastigiata cultivar has a neater appearance than the species, so it is usually the best one for a perennial border. The rose, pink, or white flowers with a slight notch in each petal have a … plant may be short-lived, it remains a garden presence because of prolific self-sowing. Use it for color throughout summer in the border. Foliage may become marred by fungal diseases by late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spotted and then the petals rimmed in dark chocolate brown to stunning effect. Originally bred for the cut flower trade they have also proven their worth in the garden. Newly planted bulbs … of flowers as the plants age in the garden. Plant in full sun to at least half day full sun for best flower production and protect from rabbits, chipmunks, deer, etc. who find the foliage and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
