NATIVES
Landscape design (2 yrs old) in West Chicago, Il
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Decorative natural stone (approx. 7 tons) was used, along with many ornamental shrubs for this southern exposure such as Tiger Eye ...
a landscape blooms in Geneva Il
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June is the month for geranium ‘Rosanne’, seen here in Geneva Il, in this great cottage style garden, low maint., ...
Landscapes in spring: Wheaton Il
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Naturally inspired landscapes in Wheaton IL, shade beds, woodland settings, using natives whenever possible: Shade gardens, meandering stone paths though ...
Woodland shade gardens in Oakbrook
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Forest natives come to life anytime now. This April has been so cold and wet (compared to last year) that ...
Hinsdale landscape project: 2012
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A Hinsdale Il. residence backyard natural stone pathway and garden. Before: Much excavating to create the new stone steps and ...
Drought update: Dec 2012
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As of mid December of 2012, Northern Illinois and most of the upper mid-west are still in what is considered ...
Whats in Bloom: Silphiums for fall (native prairie plants), tough species that need little water
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‘Drought tolerant’. That is the description we all want to hear, and will most certainly need to hear as time ...
Suggested hardwood trees for the Dupage county area
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Quality hardwood shade trees offer shade, oxygen, and beauty, and can actually lower temperatures on your property, and most certainly ...
Birch forests of Beaver Island, Michigan
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Native to sandier soils of northern -tier states and Canada, the Paper Birch is a thing of beauty. The paper ...
Hummingbird-hawkmoth, very unusual
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Not to be confused with a hummingbird, this moth (of Lepidopteras) even has a humming sound when close, plus visits ...