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Carolina Allspice: A fragrant native shrub in spring
Chocolaty-brown, almost reddish flowers and an alluring scent are the major attractions of Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) this...
Ruby-throated hummingbird sipping nectar from a red tubular flower in soft bokeh light
More than feeders: Attracting hummingbirds to your landscape
As temperatures warm and spring progresses, our landscapes come alive. Plants resume growth and begin flowering, insects emerge, and hummingbirds...
Crocus flowers that have been damaged by cold temperatures.
Spring teases and freezes: How spring temperature swings affect plants
Early spring often brings unpredictable weather, from 80-degree days to temperatures well below freezing. While many plants are adapted to...
Fall Foliage leaves
The science and splendor of fall foliage
With over 250 species of trees growing across Illinois, there is a guaranteed assortment of tree shapes, sizes, and forms throughout the landscape....
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Invasive and Nuisance Plants Workshop Offered in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill-----Fall can be a suitable time to address some landscape plant issues. Woody plants and other perennials can best be managed during the fall. If you have noticed some plant types are taking over your landscape, this is the time to exercise some control for a better next year,...
Planted shrubs lined up along a fence.
Build privacy with plants for secret gardens
URBANA, Ill. — Plants serve a lot of purposes in the landscape. One of which is to add some privacy. Screening plants can help define and give purpose to a space. Homeowners may wish to screen a particular area or transparency in the landscape, creating interest in what lies beyond. ...
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