… Q. What do I do with my spring-flowering bulbs after blooming? A. When feasible, it is best to remove the spent blooms with pruners or scissors right after flowering. This prevents …
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… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 70 feet with a 35 fot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color are shades of red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… When holiday flowers like poinsettias and amaryllis start showing up in the stores (or come to you as holiday gifts), will you know what to do with them? Learn ways to keep flowering holiday plants looking their best for a long time. We’ll also look at the possibility of re-blooming some of them next year. …
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… × Citrofortunella mitis is commonly known as calamondin orange, and as the " × " in front of the genus name denotes, it … Citrus reticulata (a tangerine) was crossed with Fortunella margarita (the Nagami kumquat) to create a small fruited hybrid with a loose skin and very bitter pulp, whose juice can be used … of frost, which is why it is featured in the Semitropical Greenhouse. All types of citrus grow best in full sun and warm temperatures. Flowers are typically pollinated by honey bees, and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I would like to bring some of my patio plants indoors for the winter. Is it necessary to change the soil or repot them first? A. Most plants do not appreciate being repotted in early fall. This chore is best done in spring right before a plant begins its new growth. If your patio plants are insect- …
Type: Plant Info
… survive very cold temperatures (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit). The arching branches will grow to 10 feet in height and 8 feet across. Tolerant of a variety of soils, this shrub should be grown in full sun for the best flower production. Renewal pruning is recommended to maintain high-quality flower displays over the years. Northern Sun is a hybrid …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… months of the growing season. Kale prefer moderately rich, well drained soils in full sun for best production. Proof that you can have your ornamentals and eat them too! …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I study how plant traits vary by populations and factor up to interactions that may influence whether species can coexist together in the long term. This is critical for understanding how the plants and their traits that we choose for restoration may … traits and meta-science of syntheses in microbiome- and organismal-based research to improve best practices. I also focus on inclusive science practices to improve the experiences of …
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… the leaf veins. Plant in partially shaded locations that can be kept continually moist for best results. The tropical look these plants provide to a landscape can not be denied. Not hardy, the tubers should be dug and overwintered in a frost …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produce large elegant white flowers backed by a long light green nectar spur on this large (to 4 feet) orchid. This hybrid combines the size of Angraecum sesquipedale with the more compact … humid conditions with good air movement and avoid letting water stand in the leaf axils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
