… Phlox PPHLO7301 is marketed as PAPARAZZI™ Angelina. It is similar to a moss phlox or creeping phlox and grows 8 -10 inches high, forming a dense mat of … display of fragrant lavender flowers that have dark purple eyes. Plant it in full sun. It is hardy in zones 5 - 9 and attractive to butterflies. The genus name is from the Greek word …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Phlox subulata ‘Apple Blossom’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or a creeping phlox. It grows only 2 to 6 inches high, forming … a showy display of light pink flowers that can cascade over a wall. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 - 9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The weeping white pine is a semi-dwarf cultivar of the species. While the species may grow to over 100’ tall, this … typically spread horizontally for a short distance before drooping. Flexible foliage is green to blue-green and may be 5” long. The needs grow in bundles of five. It is best grown in full sun in rich, fertile soil that is well-drained. …
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… Phlox subulata ‘Snowflake’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 6 inches high, forming a dense … wall. It blooms in spring with a showy display of pure white flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 -8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… developed for people’s gardens. My favorite, sweet black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) , is a native species of moist to wet prairies and woodland edges. Although the flowers are very similar, the familiar common black-eyed Susan is a short (about 1 – 2 feet), often annual or biennial with simple leaves, whereas sweet black-eyed Susan is a much taller (3 – 5 feet) perennial with three-lobed leaves. Also, sweet black-eyed Susan …
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… bearing wasp cocoons Black flies, white flies, spider mites, and stink bugs Shown above is the stink bug. Check the leaves, stems, and fruits a few times a week to uncover pests before … bearing wasp cocoons Black flies, white flies, spider mites, and stink bugs Shown above is the stink bug. Check the leaves, stems, and fruits a few times a week to uncover pests before …
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… Q. Is it necessary to regularly fertilize my trees and shrubs? If so, how often should it be done? … trees and shrubs do not require synthetic fertilization unless a nutrient deficiency is observed. In addition, normal leaf color and size, as well as annual growth will also dictate whether or not fertilizer needs to be applied. Being familiar with normal plant growth is an important step to determine if the plant will benefit from additional fertilization. A two- …
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… Box elder is a much maligned species of maple with compound leaves, usually trifoliate, but with up to seven leaflets. Although it is a native throughout much of North America, it is not often used in the landscape because of its weak branches and often irregular habit. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… PRINCETON SENTRY® Ginkgo is a large tree selected for its upright conical form. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will develop into … but, due to its ultimate mature height, should not be planted under power lines. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with …
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… Ginkgo, introduced by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, Inc. in San Martin, California, is a male clone that will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit. It has unusually large and … Saratoga Ginkgo has symmetrical branching and matures into full, dense, pyramidal form. It is slightly smaller than other selections, but not a dwarf. It is about one-half to two-thirds the size of the Autumn Gold Ginkgo. Saratoga Ginkgo has the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
