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Daylily
Kathy Karagiannis-BIOL180-Fall 2019-EcoPhoto #1
This picture was taken in the front yard of my house in Downers Grove, IL on September 11th 2019. Every year these Daylilies would seasonally bloom in the Summer/Spring time. They’d bloom giving off their bright yellow colors. My family has always been so surprised how they grow back so full and bright every year after coming out of the bitter cold Fall/Winters. Daylilies can be used to add color to the landscape in the Summer months. They are great when planted on sloped areas since their roots will hold against erosion. This flower is very tolerant when planted in any soil, but the best times to plant them are early Spring when soil temperatures are moderate. During the Winter times it is best to remove any rotted or damaged part of the Lilies from the ground. They will grow fine without any fertilizers, although usually slow-release fertilizers are best for Daylilies. It is preferred that it should have moderate rates of nitrogen and higher rates of phosphorus. The environmental benefits that planting Daylilies have is one being, photosynthesis. The flower’s leaves absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Another important reason how these plants help the environment is by reducing erosion and flooding. They provide natural pollination to birds, insects, and other animals. They keep the ecosystem thriving by the attraction of the flower scents and its color. It helps sustain organisms and even humans to survive and multiply through generations.
Daylily
Kathy Karagiannis-BIOL180-Fall 2019-EcoPhoto #1
This picture was taken in the front yard of my house in Downers Grove, IL on September 11th 2019. Every year these Daylilies would seasonally bloom in the Summer/Spring time. They’d bloom giving off their bright yellow colors. My family has always been so surprised how they grow back so full and bright every year after coming out of the bitter cold Fall/Winters. Daylilies can be used to add color to the landscape in the Summer months. They are great when planted on sloped areas since their roots will hold against erosion. This flower is very tolerant when planted in any soil, but the best times to plant them are early Spring when soil temperatures are moderate. During the Winter times it is best to remove any rotted or damaged part of the Lilies from the ground. They will grow fine without any fertilizers, although usually slow-release fertilizers are best for Daylilies. It is preferred that it should have moderate rates of nitrogen and higher rates of phosphorus. The environmental benefits that planting Daylilies have is one being, photosynthesis. The flower’s leaves absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Another important reason how these plants help the environment is by reducing erosion and flooding. They provide natural pollination to birds, insects, and other animals. They keep the ecosystem thriving by the attraction of the flower scents and its color. It helps sustain organisms and even humans to survive and multiply through generations.