What’s hot in landscaping in the Prairie State? Illinois’ top landscaping trends include low maintenance, native plants and grasses, drought-tolerant plants, and disease-resistant plants to reduce the need for chemicals, according to a survey of professionals in the Illinois green industry.
“Care-free or low maintenance landscape designs, plants, and lawns top the list of emerging consumer [...]
asmine. Birds of paradise. Palm trees. People who have moved here from the north are drawn to exotic plant species and desire them for their own landscaping.
But things can become chaotic when these individuals go on shopping excursions at the local garden center.
“They get that kid-in-a-candy-store look in their eyes,” said Robert Vincent Sims, also [...]
When the weather turns dry, Texans may start thinking about the best ways to avoid high water bills and still maintain their landscaping. Gray water may be one option, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer.
Gray water is the water that has passed through showers, sinks, bathtubs or washing machines, Lesikar said. It [...]
Water gardeners need pretty plants, and these native ones will work well, either in the water or along the edge. After they are established, they require little maintenance.
Here’s a list of native water plants:
Rose mallow: (Hibiscus lasiocarpos) resembles hollyhocks and blooms from July to October. The large white or pale pink flowers feature magenta centers. [...]
When buying plants for your garden it really pays off to do some homework and be absolutely sure what you’re buying. These tips can help you a great deal with your decisions.
Always analyze the leaves and stems to make sure they don’t have plagues nor diseases: stained leaves, holes in the leaves… the purchase of [...]
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