… Pinkish to red flowers occasionally appear in summer but the real attraction of this species are the … stems, earning it the common name of burros tail. Grow in full sun and don't overwater for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the Garden’s supervisor of plant health care. “We’re seeing meadow vole and rabbit damage to woody plants. In the winter, when they can’t find sources of food, they’ll chew the outer bark … spring plantings. “We use a lot of different repellents. The key is to apply them before you get the first hit.” Spray and granular repellent products for homeowners generally include … Resources Deer-resistant plants, voles, and preventing animal damage . More related topic, visit our Plant Information Service . Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who …
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… Vertical vines bring an added dimension to gardens–they soften hardscape, conceal unpleasant structures and provide lushness, through … lateral room at planting time since their growth is mostly up and outward. They can work their way into tight spots before breaking loose on a vertical climb. Not all vines grow in the same manner, but most require a good support to look and grow their best. Some larger vines, such as climbing hydrangea, Boston ivy or English ivy, send out hundreds …
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… My favorite, sweet black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) , is a native species of moist to wet prairies and woodland edges. Although the flowers are very similar, the familiar common … Also, sweet black-eyed Susan begins blooming when common black-eyed Susan is finishing. By the way, the typical description of a black-eyed Susan’s flower as having yellow petals with a dark … or ray) of an individual flower called a ray or ligulate flower. I know this is hard to get your head around, since the entire heads of many tiny flowers are arranged in a way that …
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… This is a compact, deciduous shrub that will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It can maintain its rounded shape with very little pruning. It blooms in mid- to late May with clusters of white flowers that give way to red fruit in the fall. These persist through the winter for visual interest. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are fixed on an 80-foot pole rising toward the sky. Atop it sits a hexagonal platform, built for a threatened species in Illinois. It was late April last year when a pair of ospreys were … ecologist, lakes and shorelines. “Some data suggests that once a pole is occupied it tends to have a nest the following year.” The osprey is at risk of disappearing as a breeding … Ospreys are fish-eating raptors that migrate south, and winter from the southern United States to South America. They are often seen during their migrations, yet few remain in Illinois to …
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… New! Explore the dark side by learning how to capture images of the night sky such as fireworks, astrophotography (lunar phases, aurora borealis, and the Milky Way), and long exposures of night scenes in urban settings. Learn effective techniques and camera settings for night photography through presentations, instructor feedback on your photos, and one night …
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… Manchurian viburnum is native to China. White flowers in May give way to red berries that progress to blue-black and persist. … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Select this advanced-level course if you are … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Select this advanced-level course if you are … classes at the Garden. Class locations vary between spaces in the Regenstein Center according to the season, weather, and availability. Spaces include two indoor rooms: Burnstein Hall and … weather. Classes held from October through April feature indoor classes only. Gordon Lock and Way Sun, instructors Regenstein Center …
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