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New info on the EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) as of Jan. 2011
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Coalition for Urban Ash Tree Conservation– Emerald Ash Borer Management Statement –www.emeraldashborer.info/files/conserve_ash.pdf signed 06 Jan 2011 We the undersigned strongly ...
Conifers (such as pine and spruce) add much needed colour to our drab winter landscapes.
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Now, during these cold winter days do we see the value in adding conifers such as pine, spruce, and hemlock ...
The value of trees; both economical and environmental benefits studied
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A great article on the value and importance of trees in our urban areas. Thank you Morton Arb. and the ...
A Burst of Scarlet in the Winter Garden
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Color in the winter landscape is easy to achieve, utilizing the right plantings for berries, foliage, and bark displays. Seen ...
Dry conditions merit late season watering
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Thank you Morton Arboretum! Read below for watering instructions before the ground freezes: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEds Note: Photos AvailableA SIP ...
Bizarre seed heads
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Clematis SHOWN: Seed heads of a Clematis vine. Many types of vines, and perennials add interest to the garden through ...
Late season bulbs in the garden
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For some late fall color, consider crocus (as in the saffron type), or cyclamen, which blooms for weeks, as seen ...
Ornamental Grasses – a feathery fall blast!
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What a year it has been for the cool grasses! The specimen below is a Pennisetum var. ‘National Arboretum’, which only ...
Witch-Hazels of West Chicago
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Native Witch-hazels (Hammemalis virg.), now in full bloom. Unusual spidery yellow flowers line the limbs of this forest dweller, which ...