Midwest - Page 39 of 72 - Fine Gardening
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DesignRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Midwest
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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DesignA Tough Yet Beautiful Native Plant: White False Indigo
As gardeners and plant lovers, we all take cues from natural areas nearby to inspire our plant selections, combinations, and garden aesthetic. Living in Madison, Wisconsin, I cannot think of…
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DesignWoodland Gems for the Midwest
My favorite springtime destination at my workplace, Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin, is our lovely wooded Wildflower Garden. Oaks (Quercus spp. and cvs, Zones 4-10), maples (Acer spp. and…
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ArticleYear-Round Garden Interest
My name is Keri Shinault. I live in Northern Kentucky, Zone 6a, and have been gardening for about 12 years. I am an artist and am just as happy painting…
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DesignGreat Woodies for Year-round Appeal in the Midwest
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana, annual) and other cold-hardy flowers arrive at garden centers in April, putting color-starved gardeners in the mood to start arranging their first annual containers. The jewel-like flowers…
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DesignBlooms, Despite Weather and Wildlife
Welcome to Evelyn Drake’s garden! I so much enjoy photos from others' gardens, so I decided it was time to share. We wouldn’t have this post otherwise! I garden in…
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DesignLush but Water-Wise in Colorado
Welcome to Castle Rock, Colorado, where Pam Walters and her husband have been creating a beautiful, water-wise garden and learning to adapt to the vagaries of their local climate. My…
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How-ToMidwest: April Garden To-Do List
Clean up perennials. Cut back perennials and ornamental grasses using pruners or hedge shears. Cut plants back to about 3 inches to avoid damaging plant crowns, which is especially important…
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DesignUnderused Perennials for the Midwest
1. Martagon Lily Name: Lilium martagon Zones: 3–9 Size: 3 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide Conditions: Partial sun to partial shade; evenly moist,…
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DesignWonderful Willows for the Midwest
When you're looking out on the March landscape, it can be hard to feel inspired. After months of ice and snow, even the grasses and seed heads we normally count…
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