… moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin …
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… and pop up where you didn't plant it. This is a large shrub, 8-10' tall, with branches that start out upright and arch outward. The leaves are compound with usually 7 toothed leaflets. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and pop up where you didn't plant it. This is a large shrub, 8-10' tall, with branches that start out upright and arch outward. The leaves are compound with usually 7 toothed leaflets. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… can do wonders for seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease. But how do these gardens differ from other outdoor spaces and why are they so important? Housing for the elderly has been … Often they’re hard to open, or locked. They don’t have windows and therefore inhibit visitors from viewing the garden (…what’s the weather like?). Perhaps the door has a lip that makes it … elderly and aging are immensely important. The next time you visit one, take a moment for a quick assessment. With these basic tips, everyone can be an expert and wonderful advocate for …
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Q. How much water do plants need to keep them healthy? A. The amount of water plants need depends on several different factors, like type of plant, how long it’s been planted, type of soil, and location. Established trees, shrubs, and perennials need approximately 1 inch of water per week to keep them healthy. When Mother Nature provides an inch or more of rainwater per week, it is not necessary …
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… orchids at the Orchid Show . Build a raised bed. Spring resolutions Plant a fruit tree…or two. Start a compost pile. Test your soil. (For a list of Illinois soil testing labs, visit … Summer resolutions Install a rain barrel. Plant more flowers for bees and pollinators. Start a rain garden under your downspouts. Plant milkweed for monarch butterflies. Leave your … to your yard. Grow your own garlic . Add allium bulbs in fall to deter deer. Save seeds from flowers and vegetables to plant next year. Every season resolutions Use your Chicago Botanic …
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… still love hearing stories about plants in pop culture. Here are just a few of our favorites from 2022. Chatting up your plants is in vogue Of the people who talk to their plants, one in five say they do so every day, according to the survey by Trees.com. The plant talkers mostly chat with their houseplants, but 62 percent also talk to their … including Clematis ‘Princess Diana’ and the Ingrid Bergman® hybrid tea rose (Rosa 'Poulman'). Quick quiz: The first new-to-science plant species in 2022 was named after… Leonardo DiCaprio …
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… the amounts of fertilizer, water, pesticides, herbicides—even organic ones—that are gathered from sources outside the home. Start the Process Here's how you can shift from conventional gardening into sustainable gardening. If the task seems overwhelming, remember …
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… caused by the caterpillar stage in order to complete the life cycle. Gardeners should refrain from using insecticides that may be harmful to visiting butterflies, bees and other pollinators. … sphinx moths, which are fairly large and attractive in the adult stage. By the time they start to defoliate the tomato plants, you may be tired of homegrown tomatoes. The parasitic wasps …
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… should be applied in late March through early to mid- April. Corn gluten meal products differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, so be certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Corn …
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