… Q. I have an established planting of peony bushes that are attacked by blight every year. What is the best way to prevent this disease from recurring? A. Peonies can suffer from several fungal blight …
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… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… Queen Elizabeth grandiflora rose ( Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth') is covered in luminous, pink, double flowers and has a moderate fragrance from early summer until … a plant maturing at 6 feet in height. Its foliage is disease resistant, and the rose performs best in moderately fertile soils with adequate water, responding well to applications of fertilizers formulated specifically for roses. Mound the base of the plant …
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… Wonderful plant for low light and low humidity indoor conditions in the winter. Flowers best if provided slightly cooler temperatures typically found in unheated basements in winter. …
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… sun in well drained soils as soon as night time temperatures are 60 degrees F or warmer for best results. A native Brazilian land race, some of the fruits will mature yellow as well as red. …
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… Allium caeruleum is a native of Central Asia and is known as a blue globe onion. People seem to be attracted to … flower beds in summer. If at all possible, purchase this plant when in flower to obtain the best color forms. Several commercially available produce inferior lilac-blue or washed out, faded …
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… SHOCK WAVE® Rose Petunia Rose-pink flowers are resistant to rain and overhead watering on mounded plants that are ideal for annual flower beds, … magnet for insects and hummingbirds. Grow in full sun and moderately fertile soils for best results. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… Why Best for the Midwest is Best for the Planet Think twice before you plant those flowers! Are they a native species that … In urban environments like the Chicago area, landscaping with invasive plants has contributed to natural areas becoming fragmented and disconnected, causing natural processes to break down. …
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… tulip features deep red, almost black flowers atop tall sturdy stems—a wonderful addition to the typical colors of spring. Plant this tulip in full sun and in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils in fall and protect it, to the extent possible, from squirrels and chipmunks. Triumph tulips as a class, are best used for forcing in containers, cutting gardens and annual displays—they do not readily …
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