… Q. I think I have yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) in my lawn. How do I get rid of it? A. Yellow nutsedge is a warm-season perennial weed in the sedge family. The leaf blades are grass-like and triangular. It is usually a lighter green than lawn grass. Nutsedge thrives on moist, poorly drained sites, so …
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… common name from the abundant red fruit it bears in the fall, which resemble cranberries. It is a low, wide-spreading shrub with a stiff branching pattern. Young shoots grow in a herringbone … 400 examples of the cranberry cotoneaster in the collections of the Chicago Botanic Garden; it is a versatile shrub. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense …
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… How to relax in nature, even when you can’t get away? Daydream, according to the American Heart Association. Start a bucket list. Even just … So we asked some of them: What plant would you most like to see in the wild? The common thread is that there is no common thread. These are not your garden-variety plant lovers. These are … enchantment (even you, Venus flytrap). We ended up with a list of charismatic plants; feel free to co-opt for your own bucket list. Great Basin bristlecone pine ( Pinus longaeva ) Some of …
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SNOW MANTLE® gray dogwood gets its name from the abundance of white flowers appearing in late spring, which give way to white berries on showy red stems in late summer. The pinkish pedicels remaining after the fruit has fallen or been devoured by birds provide a showy display into winter. This cultivar in an introduction from North Dakota State University. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly …
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Snow Storm™ spiraea gets its name from the abundant clusters of pure white flowers that cover this mounded shrub in late spring. The blue-green leaves turn orange-red in fall. This shrub blooms on new wood so may be pruned in later winter if needed. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small, simple leaves are …
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… with the Hawaiian Islands on October 1 and 2 as the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Island is transformed into an island paradise! Learn all about Hawaii with travel information and themed … seminars, and visit the Esplanade to make a fresh flower lei. Dine in the Garden Café and get a taste of the Hawaiian Islands. One lucky winner will win a trip to Hawaii! Demonstration …
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… pussy willow ( Salix gracilistyla ). This mid-sized deciduous shrub blooms in early spring and is a great plant for challenging landscapes with full sun and wet soils. If it gets too large, it …
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… This plant is commonly called a coral embers willow because of its coral colored branches that are visible … be allowed to grow into a tree (up to 80’). This willow gets its name from the new growth that is a beautiful red in the winter. It blooms from April to May with white and brown flowers. ‘Britzensis’ will not bear fruit, since it is a male cultivar. It can grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Members of …
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… year, it's tempting to hibernate and rest up for the tilling and planting to come. But January is prime time for another kind of preparation: learning all you can to make this growing season … But a winter or spring class or workshop is a better place to start. You can ask questions, get guidance for further research, and meet other people who are interested in the same topic or … warm indoors planning hydrangeas or tomatoes or garden mosaics. Good preparation will help you get the most out of your garden learning experience The first and most important step is to make …
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… “decorating” with plants, but it’s an opportunity to use them as displays, whether your style is minimalist, cottage, formal, funky, or vintage. There’s the beauty of a fern with its delicate … foliage trailing from the top of a bookshelf. And, you don’t have to be a gardening guru to get them to thrive . There are plenty of places to stage plants indoors. They can go near the … a few inches off the ends, place the cuttings in a jar of water where they’ll root—you’ll have free plants to give away to friends. Tillandsia Looking for a plant that requires little …
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