… and divers return As the lakes thaw at the Garden in March and April, migratory ducks stop to feed and rest on their journeys to their northern breeding grounds. It's the perfect time for visitors to study the beautiful nuptial plumages of these water-loving species, as well as … looks like a mallard but has a huge, shovel-like bill and a large brown patch on its sides. Visit usgs.gov for more information on duck identification, or use the National Audubon Society …
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… An elegant earth-to-earth closed system What smells like earth, enriches the soil, and is free for the making? … healthy compost pile is easy to maintain, has no offensive odor, and does not attract animals. Best of all, composting provides an elegant earth-to-earth closed system. Nutrient-rich scraps … kitchen. Many small types and colors can now be purchased, but a coffee can does nicely, too. Get in the habit of taking out the compost when you take out the garbage. Every few weeks, …
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… Pslm, from the bright red seeds that ripen around Christmas in tropical climates. Light yellow to bright orange sheaths at the base of each leaf provide ornament throughout the year. Adapted to most environments it does not tolerate standing water or temperatures close to freezing. Young … plants can be kept in large containers and moved indoors in the Chicago region but the need for very warm temperatures necessitate keeping it indoors from the first of September to …
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… White, Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist of the Rose and Dwarf Conifer Gardens, shows you best methods for feeding your roses to make them healthy, and the envy of all your friends and family. …
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… a live, not cut, holiday tree this year. What do you recommend? A. It’s not too early to think about the holidays if you are considering a living balled- and-burlapped or container … transition of the tree from indoors to the home landscape requires advance preparation. It’s best to dig the tree’s planting hole in November, before the ground freezes. Choose a well-drained location in full sun for the tree’s eventual home. Keep the tree’s mature size in mind when determining placement. …
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… corpse flower was in full, gorgeous bloom in August 2017. Sunshine was our first titan arum to be displayed outside, in the Sensory Garden . The corpse flower, or titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ), is an unpredictable plant that can grow 6 to 8 feet tall and unleash a rotten stench to attract pollinators. Infrared photography is used to monitor the bloom to estimate the best time to pollinate. Haven't you had other titan arums bloom? Yes; we've been lucky. T he …
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… flowers are accentuated with golden stamens from June through October on this selection noted for an extended season of flower. Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of … perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom. …
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… Proper garden care in the fall helps ensure healthy plants the next spring. Learn techniques for taking care of your lawn, trees, shrubs, and perennials, including fall fertilizing, mulching, cutting back plants, and protecting plants from wind and animals. Get pointers for fall planting of woody plants and spring-flowering bulbs. Tim Johnson, senior director of …
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… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but …
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… when grown in a conservatory. This nonhardy perennial morning glory from the West Indies can get really large, making container culture problematic. The glossy leaves are palmate, with the central leaflet much larger than the others. It's hardy from USDA Zones 9 to 13; plant this morning glory in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, and provide a support for the stems to twine around. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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