… room-temperature water. Make crosscuts in stem ends or smash woody ends with a hammer to allow quick uptake of water. Keep branches in a cool room out of direct sunlight and change the water … become anchored to the snow, gently sweep snow with a soft broom and then elevate the branch from underneath. Using heavy or sharp objects like shovels to remove snow on trees risks cutting … cracks or sunscald injury that might occur when winter temperatures fluctuate dramatically from a sunny warm day to a subzero night. Consider wrapping vulnerable tree trunks with …
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… exciting aspect of spring. Look them Over Pick up the pots and look for roots emerging from drainage holes. That’s a sign the plant could use repotting. Leaf tips that are brown or … fine, hard-to-see webbing under leaves and along stems. They cause damage by sucking juices from the plant. A magnifying glass or hand lens is very helpful. A few sprays of water every … elephant ears. If the plants can be moved, you could put them in the shower and give them a quick spray with warm water. Or, wait until after mid-May and take the plants outdoors to hose …
Type: Plant Info
… the soil, if necessary. Water regularly until the seeds germinate, making sure that once you start watering you do not allow the soil to dry out. Initially, keep the soil constantly moist …
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… Former lawn alternatives research assistant and graduate student Alison Branz studies soil from the experimental plots in the soil lab at the Garden’s Plant Science Center. The buzz around … plots in 2021 at Chicago’s Marquette Park and Marian R. Byrnes Park with the help of a grant from the Eppley Foundation for Research. In 2022, Barak received a Biota Award from the Walder Foundation; this award, which is given to early-career researchers who are …
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… tastes are combined to create these traditional European salads. The mild flavor comes from the many varieties of leaf or Bibb lettuce. The piquant taste is characteristic of mustard … per day). Premixed mesclun seed packets are available for purchase, or you can mix your own from the suggested plants above. The seeds of these plants are very small and should be planted … to be harvested as young leaves. When a plant is six inches tall, cut its leaves one inch from the base. The plant will then sprout new leaves that can be clipped up to three more times. …
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… one over to see if the handles are split or if the tines are bent or rusty. Some tools benefit from a light sanding to remove rust or splinters. Others may need replacing—and this is a good … a rasp (for sharpening tool edges), and some coarse sandpaper, and you’re off to a great start. Trowel A trowel is a good tool for digging small holes, transplanting, removing weeds, … rust with a stiff brush or some steel wool. A light coat of mineral oil can help keep the rust from reappearing. Learn more about preparing tools for winter . Five essentials for any garden …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Nancy Poole Rich Herbarium is home to 12,000 specimens of plants—from our own Cook County backyard and the Upper Midwest—all the way from Russia, Korea, and China. This biological library enables scientists from around the world to identify plants in our region and to determine where rare species may be …
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… Our Plant Experts’ Picks. Gardens are growing, and so are the trends shaping them. From eco-savvy native gardening designs to responsibly sourcing your seeds and plants, our … and a magnet for pollinators—a perfect addition to meadow-style gardens. To achieve this look, start by reducing lawn space and planting a mix of hardy perennials, grasses, and wildflowers in … These plants work beautifully as borders between garden beds and lawns, helping transition from taller plants to neat, manicured grass. Species like Pussytoes ( Antennaria neglecta ), …
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… “Where does a titan arum come from?” That’s a question we heard a lot from Spike’s visitors this past weekend. The titan arum, native to the rainforests of the island … Photo © Luke Mackin What can we do to help conserve the titan arum and similar plants? Start by learning more about tropical rainforests, and the impact of deforestation in these …
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As Managing Ecologist, Woodlands, Heather leads ecological stewardship, training and mentoring, and communications and engagement related to the Garden's woodland habitats, including McDonald Woods . She works collaboratively with our team of ecologists to manage the Garden’s natural areas while helping to train the next generation of land stewards through the Garden’s Stewardship and Ecology of …
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