… disease- or pest-resistant. As ground covers, some can be used in place of turf grass, which is difficult to grow in shade. Others, like ferns, complement nonnative perennials in shady beds, … no serious insect or disease problems. Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) This is one of the most fascinating North American ferns and one of the easiest to grow. Give it a site with average, well-drained soil in part to full shade. It spreads slowly by creeping, …
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… Celebrating the Garden in Autumn "Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods." – William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850) This is the time of year when we can stand in our gardens, take a step back, slowly inhale the spicy … of a leaf dancing in an autumn sun, and brilliant shades of crimson glowing when the day is done." — Hazelmarie Mattie Elliott Oak Trees Some oak trees are holding the last of their …
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… a bite of a warm, homegrown tomato. It smells and tastes of sun and soil, acid and sugar, and is one of the most delicious foods in the world. All by itself, it achieves greatness. Of course, … A favorite at farmers' markets for its flavor, purple-to-red color, and medium size is 'Cherokee Purple'. A large orange tomato with sparkles of red inside the flesh is 'Striped German'. 'Green Zebra' is exactly what the words connote, and 'Black Prince' features …
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… ready for harvesting. Maintenance tasks continue. With autumn on the horizon, August also is the month to begin planting cool-season vegetables. Garden To-Do List Water judiciously In … hot, dry weather and/or water restrictions may create challenges. Some tips when water is at a premium: Established trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, and roses should receive 1 … grass, or lay down sod. Some tips: When seeding lawns, use grass seed appropriate to your site. If seeding in a shaded area, purchase a shade-tolerant mix. Cultivate soil down to a few …
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… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored …
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… moisture conditions. It has white blooms in March and April. It belongs in a border and is also attractive to birds. …
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… This perennial is a South African native and needs bright indoor light and dry moisture conditions to reach a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… reach a height of 4 feet. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… and moist soil conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moisture conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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