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ArticleHonoring a Beloved Old Tree
Mary Morgan shared these photos of her parent’s garden near Redding California (Zone 9). Here, beautiful flowers combine with a very creative way to preserve an old, beloved, but ailing…
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ArticleA Lawn in Bloom
Mike Kintgen is a horticulturist at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado. At work, he curates the alpine plant collection. At home, he has created a beautiful display in his…
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DesignConifers for Gardens in Northern California
See regional picks for conifers, and read the article by Andrew Brand for even more ideas. “Evergreen conifers provide the bones for any landscape. They offer a variety of colors,…
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ArticleHow to Add Color to the Winter Garden
It is tempting to think of winter as a time to take a break from the garden while it goes dormant. But this season has a charm of its own,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Fast-Filling Plants – Northern California
1. Butterfly Rose Name: Rosa ‘Mutabilis’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: 6 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; tolerates a spectrum of soils Classified as an “Old Rose,”…
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DesignAdapting English Elegance
It took about five years and two road trips through England before Anne Campodonico was ready to start her garden. True, the Kentfield, California, mother of three wasn’t in a…
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – California
1. ‘Mickie’ Rock Rose Name: Cistus × hybridus ‘Mickie’ USDA hardiness zones: 7 to 10 Size: 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; needs good…
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DesignRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Northern California
If you’re sick of the same old asters and mums, why not plant an unexpected fall-star instead? Here some truly out-of-the-ordinary plants for upping your fall garden game in Northern…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Northern California
1. Michelia Name: Michelia yunnanensis USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Size: 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil A rarely encountered…
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DesignDesign a Garden With Bold Colors
As an amateur artist, I know that four is the number of hues I can use in a painting without it starting to look garish. The more colors you use…
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