Midwest - Page 27 of 72 - Fine Gardening
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…