Midwest - Page 27 of 72 - Fine Gardening

  • A pink dianthus blooming in front of an orange heuchera
    Design

    Gardening in the Snowbelt

    We’re seeing photos of Deb Fitzgerald’s garden today. I live close to the buckle of the snowbelt in northeastern Ohio. I’m blessed with a woodland, a wetland, and a pollinator…

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    Design

    Spring Bulbs in Marlene’s Garden

    Today we’re headed to Westerville, Ohio, to see a beautiful display created by Marlene Suter. When she emailed in these photos, she introduced them by saying simply, “I love spring…

  • wall pocket full of marigolds
    Design

    Vintage Wall Pockets Full of Flowers

    Today we have some fun photos from Kathy Schreurs in Sheldon, Iowa. I’m going to submit some photos taken last summer. They are not your typical GPOD, although every flower…

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    Perennial Rebloomers for the Midwest

    Dan Robarts says in his article on reblooming perennials, "...the criteria I generally adhere to for earning a spot in the beds at my home or botanical garden workplace center…

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    Design

    Native Spring Ephemerals for the Midwest

    The narrow window between when the snow melts and the trees begin to leaf out is the ideal time to enjoy a wide range of native spring ephemerals in our…

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    Tough, Hardy Native Perennials for the Midwest

    Native perennials are becoming more popular and more available to gardeners every year. They have the merits of being adaptable in our climate, and some need less maintenance because they…

  • ninebark growing bright new foliage
    How-To

    Hard Pruning for Common Shrubs

    Over time, many deciduous shrubs can become overgrown, leggy, splayed open in the center, and less vigorous. A technique called severe rejuvenation pruning, or hard pruning, is a bold approach…

  • Purple-Stemmed Aster
    Article

    4 Must-Have Plants for the Midwest

    As garden centers start to open their doors for the season (and we get ready to run into them with open arms), we decided to ask some regional experts what…

  • Early Glow Ohio Buckeye
    Design

    The Best New Trees for the Midwest

    Deciding to plant a tree in the landscape can be a difficult decision. You worry not only about how much to spend but also where to properly plant the tree.…

  • shrubs and trees in a spring garden
    Design

    Paul and Heather’s Indiana Garden

    Paul and Heather Shelley are sharing their garden with us today. We started gardening seriously here over a decade ago. At the beginning, our corner lot was nothing but dirt,…