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If you wait all year to savor a pumpkin spice latte or light up a pumpkin spice candle, then you owe trees a “thank you.| The Morton Arboretum
Late summer into early autumn is the best time to divide perennials that bloom in spring and summer. Plant trees and shrubs, allowing enough time for roots to develop before the ground freezes.| The Morton Arboretum
Composting is a biological process in which plant material, such as leaves and grass clippings, and other sources of organic matter decompose into humus, a dark brown, crumbly mass resembling rich garden soil.| The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum’s Plant Clinic is a leading source of science-based advice about trees, plants, and landscapes, helping gardeners and landscape professionals throughout the Chicago region and the world have healthy, attractive, well-chosen plants.| The Morton Arboretum
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When leaves fall from the trees in autumn, don’t waste them by just raking them up and tidying them away. They are valuable for your garden and your plants, according to the Arboretum’s Plant Clinic, and can save you money by replacing purchased products.| The Morton Arboretum
Bottlebrush buckeye is a handsome shrub that has memorable long fluffy white flower clusters in early July.| The Morton Arboretum
The 4-acre Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum offers the chance for kids to plash through secret streams, climb colossal acorns, and slide down giant tree roots all day long.| The Morton Arboretum
Begun in 1962, the Schulenberg Prairie now includes more than 100 acres of restored tallgrass prairie, savanna, and wetland habitats, and has become an inspiration and model for similar restorations.| The Morton Arboretum
Take on the challenge of a living puzzle at The Morton Arboretum’s Maze Garden. As you enter, you’re presented with a choice of possible starting points. Each will lead you along twisting and winding gravel paths between hedges of American hazelnut, yew, and other shrubs until you solve the puzzle by reaching the great sycamore tree and 12-foot-high lookout platform in the center.| The Morton Arboretum
Explore 50 acres of The Morton Arboretum’s majestic trees during this one-of-a-kind spectacle of color, light, and sound.| The Morton Arboretum
Stories from The Morton Arboretum feature expert tree and plant care tips, tales, and an inside look at tree science.| The Morton Arboretum
Looking for something for kids to do as cooler weather sets in? Fall offers new possibilities as the leaves change week by week and take on their splendid autumn colors.| The Morton Arboretum
If you or someone in your family uses a wheelchair or scooter, or if your family includes a child in a stroller or wagon, or you just prefer the stability of pavement, The Morton Arboretum has plenty of places to explore.| The Morton Arboretum
The Global Tree Conservation Program at The Morton Arboretum works to safeguard tree species through research, conservation, and collaboration.| The Morton Arboretum
To plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world| The Morton Arboretum
Adding compost to a garden bed will help plant growth and increase the populations of healthy soil organisms that support plants.| The Morton Arboretum
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To plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world| The Morton Arboretum
The frequency and severity of winter damage is determined by a number of factors, including the plant species or cultivar involved, the location and conditions under which the plant is grown, and the exact timing of weather extremes during the dormant period.| The Morton Arboretum
Mulching plants is both functional and decorative. Mulch typically is an organic material spread on the soil surface to protect roots from heat, cold, and drought, and to provide nutrients to plants as it decomposes.| The Morton Arboretum
To plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world| The Morton Arboretum