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Think Peonies for 2014
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Easy to care for, stunning in their infinite styles, shapes, and colors:’ Tree peonies bloom once a year in Winfield , ...
The peril of our beloved Monarch
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PLANT, PRESERVE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE MILKWEED FAMILY (Aesculus), WHY? This plant family is the the only lifeline for the ...
What a sad day for the Monarch: NYT article.
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We have all watched the decline with some worry (well some of us anyway…the rest of the drones of humanity ...
stone creations by max’s greener places, west chicago, il
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let’s plan on your new landscaping and stonework now for the 2014 season! Pink roses, formal boxwood hedge, paver walkways, ...
Ilex vert., common name : Winterberry. Excellent choice for wet areas of your yard!
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The berry of this hardy and native holly can come in many colors.
Paver projects: new patios, or natural walkways, click on pic to enhance
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A newer product intro from Uni-lock, and I like it!Have dealt with and seen many a faux stone product over ...
Native sumac family: three season plant, and offers up a delicious tea as well!
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Fruit of sumac: fun huh? AND you can make a healthy natural tea! A common, and native species, easy to ...
A (rare) walk in the Primary forests of Porcupine Mountains Mi. (the U.P.)
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OLD GROWTH FORESTS of Michigan: Hard to believe White Pine (P. strobus) and Canadian Hemock (T. canadandensis) can attain girth age, and ...
Landscape evolution in Oak Brook Il , new birch grove (Betula ‘Renaissance Reflection)
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As we progress- keep an eye on the blog to see things progress: a grove of White birch (betula) called ...
Whats in bloom: native Prairie coneflower (Echinachea pal.)
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Prefers dry sunny soils, a real eye-catcher! Good for pollinators, and song birds. Will freely re-seed if left alone, no ...