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  • … extremely abundant. Lilac flowers adorn this plant in early summer. The columbine meadow rue is a delicate plant of very fine texture. A first-rate perennial with fine texture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … sturdy stems keep the flowers upright in all but the strongest winds. Tulipa 'Angelique' is not a reliable naturalizer in this region. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil, … chipmunks, and squirrels. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … watered until established, but does not tolerate constantly wet conditions. Dutch elm disease is usually not a problem for this tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … ‘Darwin’s Blue’ is a clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of 16” with a 12” spread. It blooms in … a tidy ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Lynne performed in jazz operas in Europe; her own one-woman show “A Great Big Diva;” and is a featured vocalist with Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues. Lynne has traveled the world with her … works at numerous Live lit shows in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Moscow, and Paris. Because she is a popular entertainer in Chicago, she has honed her storytelling skills with every song. Lynne is a 3Arts Make a Wave Artist and is currently enjoying being artist-in-residence at the Raue …
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  • … Q. What lawn chores are best done in the fall? A. Fall is the preferred season to tackle turf tasks. Grass will begin to grow quickly again in response to cooler nights, moderate days and increased rainfall. This is an indicator to fertilize if you have not yet done so. Broadcast an organic or slow-release … grass roots and give grass a jumpstart to turn green early next spring. September weather is suitable for overseeding an existing lawn, renovating bare spots or laying down sod. Be sure …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … and needled evergreens (yew, arborvitae, spruce, pine, etc.) Description & Symptoms Winterburn is a cultural condition that affects plants that do not lose their leaves over the winter. Leaves … and warm winter sun prompt leaves to process water, which cannot be replaced if the ground is either frozen or very dry. Winter winds also contribute to the problem. Winterburn is common after extremely cold and extremely mild winters, and in both cases it is exacerbated by …
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  • … A yellow base is veined in pink on this moth orchid that seems to glow in the sunlight. Among the easiest … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … winter. In a good year the foliage turns a clear yellow in fall; in a typical year the foliage is yellowish brown. A short lived tree in this climate due to the prevalence of the bronze headed … the plant in 10 to 15 years, on average. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is its habit of separating into thin sheets; Native Americans used this property to harvest the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Pink Truffles baptisia is a hybrid cultivar that features soft pink blooms, an unusual color for the genus. It is also known for its short, compact habit. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series developed by breeder Hans Hansen. Members of the genus Baptisia …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant