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From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Monday, November 21st, 2011
It's time to give your tree a glass of water and a goodnight tuck-in before winter. Your tree will be happier for it come spring!
"In spring, there are so many blooms …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Zelkova is not your long lost aunt, and pawpaw is not a town in Michigan. These are two of the less-frequently-seen trees with unusual characteristics that dot the stunning landscapes at …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
We've had more rain in July 2011 than any July in the past 120+ years! What's more, July 2011 is now in the record books as the 7th wettest month - …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Monday, May 23rd, 2011
April showers can bring May flowers, and summer fungal diseases. Given the wet spring we just finished, your garden may be experiencing problems. Follow The Morton Arboretum guidelines for tree and …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
If you are searching for fragrance to add to your home garden landscape, try one of these suggestions from Morton Arboretum landscape architect and a fellow of the American Society of Landscape …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Is your crab apple tree resplendent in delicate blossoms in spring, or does it develop ugly spots on fruits and leaves?
Don't get crabby! Get a new, disease-resistant tree. Many newer crab …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, April 21st, 2011
What Is a Notable Tree?
A notable tree is one that is remarkable or distinguishable in some way, or related to a famous or historical person, place or event. A tree may …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Friday, April 15th, 2011
Week of 4/4 – 10
April 4 – Always make pruning cuts on an angle. That way, water is more likely to run off instead of collecting on the cut area and …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Dear Colleagues,
We are very pleased to announce that the new Integrated Plants Database of The Morton Arboretum is up and running, just in time for the field season. This system provides …
From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
The season is brimming with hope and expectations as spring emerges in the garden. Whether you are landscaping a newly built home or improving an existing landscape are …
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