… The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer. Evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Its unusual fan-shaped leaves adorn this large, lovely tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most … appear in the spring. The fruit, an edible nut, is surrounded by a malodorous fleshy pulp, best described as "cheesy" or "gym-sock smelly." The fruits create a litter problem when they …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pale dogwood is also known as swamp dogwood due to its natural affinity for soggy soil. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that bears small white flowers followed by bluish white fruit. It is best suited to damp, naturalized areas. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and hummingbirds. It was selected for breeding and propagation by Karl Foerster, gardener to the Dutch royal family. This perennial is best grown in full sun or near the edge of wooded areas where they can benefit from good air …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Photographer Julie Kaplan—named best photographer by Make It Better magazine for three years—is offering family portraits for an additional fee during our Easter Egg and Mother's Day … please purchase the 9 a.m. ticket time; then contact Julie Kaplan’s studio at (224) 522-0454 to schedule your seating time. …
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… 'Burgundy Candles' is a 2007 introduction, which produces numerous spikes of small, tubular flowers that have … liked by deer or rabbits. They need little care once established, but require full sun for the best blooms. The meadow sages were derived mostly from the Eurasian species Salvia nemorosa and Salvia pratensis . There are more than 900 species of Salvia , native to Eurasia, the Americas, and Africa. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… using in my garden? A: There are many types of irrigation devices with distribution patterns to fit different watering needs. Hand-held devices or watering cans are the easiest to use for … not want watered and can be zoned for specific areas. Lawns, trees, and large shrubs are best irrigated with rotary, oscillating, or pulse-jet sprinklers. Sprinklers can be positioned … Most established trees, shrubs, and perennials require one inch of water per week. It is always best to water deeply and infrequently to encourage good root development. Irrigating …
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… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
