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  • … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common; and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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  • … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Q: When and how should I deadhead and prune my roses? A: Deadheading—the removal of spent flowers—is a form of pruning. Before making pruning decisions about your roses, it is best to determine … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for additional information. …
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  • … Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn in the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn …
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  • … Chosen by Midwest Living magazine as their favorite rose in 2006, this bushy, shrub-like plant grows to 3 to 4 feet and is coated with clusters of velvety red, semidouble flowers from mid-June to October. This … hybrid is a cross between 'Radvel' and 'Country Dancer'. Disease-resistant and hardy, it sports semiglossy, dark-green foliage and has some resistance to black spot. In the fall, its …
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  • … Forest Bathing Invitations 森林浴 Allow 10 to 20 minutes for someone to learn the practice the first time. Over time, it becomes easier to slow down, and … in a comfortable position, take a moment to look around you. Notice where you are and what is around you. Close your eyes and notice your breath entering through your nose. Notice where … your trunk and out your feet, connecting your roots to the earth. Take some time to notice how this connected breathing feels and if it brings you pleasure. Now on your exhales, let the energy …
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  • … Garden Design Certificate Program This unique curriculum provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a garden design … science-based gardening techniques, both of which are essential to creating successful gardens for a wide spectrum of projects, — from private residences to municipal plantings. Who should … development. There are no prerequisites for this program, and no prior horticulture experience is needed. Download a program brochure Download a course overview chart View Current Courses …
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  • … Carefree Beauty™ was one of the first roses released for sale that incorporated excellent disease resistance with continual flowering, fragrance, and … to fertilize them both at the beginning of the season and again mid- summer.  Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Q: I’ve read a lot recently about heirloom vegetables and would like to try growing some this year. Can you explain a little about heirlooms? A:  Heirloom plants are a great way of … offspring will be more or less the same as the parent plant, unlike hybridized varieties. This is an advantage for home gardeners because seed from favorite vegetables can be saved from year to year. Heirloom …
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  • … slightly fragrant flowers on a hardy, disease-resistant shrub rose that flowers throughout the summer. These features are what caught the attention of Lilia M. Weatherly of Austin's Ferry, Tasmania, when she discovered this sport in her garden. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately moisture-retentive soil, and … during the heat of summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant