… and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… How much do I put down? When’s the best time to mulch? How often do I need to amend the mulch? Is mulch the best weed barrier? Great questions about a basic garden element. Fall is the best … remains dry in the open air while the roots do their job under the soil. When these factors get reversed, the plant loses. Defining the turf edge Defining the planting bed with a cut-turf … for eons. Why mess with success? Save the shredded tire mulch for the playground. And save the free wood chips municipalities provide for things that begin with the letter “P,” such as …
Type: Blog
… and Mozambique, the fringed hibiscus ( Hibiscus schizopetalus ‘El Capitolio’) in its red form is the original red "poodle flower," with 3- to 4-inch blooms that flower in the upper leaf axils … 8 feet tall in a large pot, although they can be trimmed to the size desired if they start to get too big. Hardy in USDA Zones 8 to 11, the fringed hibiscus attracts birds and butterflies and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… gardening resolutions—whether at the Chicago Botanic Garden, or in their own backyard. Feel free to snag one of their ideas for yourself. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Helen … Pogue, senior horticulturist, Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden My New Year’s resolution is to apply the principles of the Garden's soil initiative. I am very excited to learn more about … Wade Wheatley, assistant horticulturist, Greenhouses My horticultural New Year’s resolution is to be a better plant dad to my houseplants. Since I spend the day at work taking care of the …
Type: Blog
… Annie Wang, Student Carillonneur: Annie Wang is a rising fourth-year chemistry major at the University of Chicago. She learned about the … a few weeks later! She passed her carillonneur exam at the 2023 Congress at Cohasset and is very excited to perform at her first concerts this summer. Outside of her love of tower bells, … a student of Alex Johnson and previously studied with Joey Brink and Ellen Dickinson. In his free time, Kevin enjoys taking naps, eating at new restaurants, going on runs, cooking with his …
Type: Event for Calendar
… 24 inches long) that form clusters at the ends of branches, which may resemble an umbrella. It is a North American native that can be found in moist woods but is also used in cultivation for the bold texture of its leaves. Its blooms are creamy white. … the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows, and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… know that one in every three bites of food you take required a pollinator visit? Pollination is essential for many of our favorite foods—from almonds to vanilla, and so many fruits and vegetables in between. The decline of pollinators around the world is threatening not only our food supply but also the function of plant communities and … I recall with pleasure catching and admiring monarchs up close until it was time to set them free. I worry that children may not have that simple pleasure much longer. After an all-time low …
Type: Blog
… For now, it’s scout and monitor your garden once or twice a week.” Be Proactive Tiddens is taking preventive measures before critters can damage the Garden’s new spring plantings. “We use a lot of different repellents. The key is to apply them before you get the first hit.” Spray and granular repellent products for homeowners generally include … using animal repellents. Pansies are among the annuals that deer will demolish. “I like to get the plants sprayed right away and not even let them go one night. If deer find a plant they …
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