Midwest - Page 25 of 73 - Fine Gardening
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ArticlePlants That Peak in Winter in the Midwest
Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle and a leading expert on plants, discusses the often-undervalued appeal of winter gardens: “What many see as a…
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DesignBlue Conifers for the Midwest
As our Midwest gardens transition to those long winter months, we start to focus on any remaining elements that offer color and texture. Ornamental bark, colorful stems, showy fruits, and…
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DesignBig Bluestems for Big Fall Color in the Midwest
With the widest distribution of all native prairie grasses (native to most of North America, including the Midwest), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii, Zones 3–9) continues not only to maintain its…
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ArticleMidwest November Garden To-Do List
Don’t clean up too much of the garden. A traditional approach to cleaning up autumn gardens includes raking leaves, cutting back perennials, removing annuals, and collecting debris. While this approach…
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DesignAn Annual Worth Your Time: ‘Strawberry Fields’ Globe Amaranth
I enjoy the brightness and warmth of true red in sunny garden designs, although I prefer it in moderation. ‘Strawberry Fields’ globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana ‘Strawberry Fields’, Zones 11–12) has…
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DesignShrubs for Small Spaces in the Midwest
Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses several small shrub varieties that provide big interest in a petite package as…
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DesignMary’s Ohio Garden
My name is Mary Harkacz, and my garden is located in northeastern Ohio. I’ve been gardening for over 30 years, but I’ve worked on this one for over 20! It…
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DesignTurning a Problem Into a Feature
Today we're visiting Kathleen Hooper's garden. When my family and I moved from two acres in Connecticut to our Winnetka, Illinois (near Chicago) house, I inherited a small landscaped yard.…
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DesignGardening Through Challenges
Today we’re in Cincinnati, Ohio, visiting with Erin Houlihan. This garden has developed over 34 years in a very small urban lot. It has evolved from challenges, and it is…
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How-ToPest Control for the Midwest: Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has gained a certain notoriety over the last 20 years. This pest has been responsible for the death of over 100 million ash trees (Fraxinus…
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