Northern Plains - Page 4 of 13 - Fine Gardening
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Design
Designing a Garden With Sequential Color
Every garden I design has a theme, even if it is just about color. A sequential color design is not created with the aim of one plant blooming after another,…
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How-To
March Garden To-Do List for the Northern Plains
Prepare your perennials It won’t be long now before your perennials start to wake up from their winter slumber. You can help them get a jump-start on the year by…
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Design
New Hydrangeas for the Northern Plains
Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) have become one of my favorite shrubs when designing gardens for my clients. They come in many sizes and shapes and have various…
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Design
Compact Conifers for the Northern Plains
Gardens should appeal to the senses in every season. I find that one way to ensure winter interest is to plant evergreens. There are more evergreens available than one can…
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How-To
Northern Plains: February Garden To-Do List
Force branches into flowering. Spring isn’t too far off, but those of us who are getting impatient to see some spring color can meet that need by taking branches from…
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How-To
How to Overwinter Tender Plants in the Northern Plains
Winter weather can be challenging for gardeners in the Northern Plains. However, we are still able to use cold-sensitive plants in our gardens if we take the necessary steps to…
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Article
Northern Plains: January Garden To-Do List
Enjoy the winter landscape. Need to stretch your legs and get some fresh air? Get outside and enjoy your landscape in winter. The amazing details you will notice in winter…
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Design
Underappreciated Trees for the Northern Plains
If your garden needs a new small tree, you should look beyond the usual candidates and add something different that will diversify your landscape. Here are some of the most…
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How-To
Plant in Fall for Spring Color in the Northern Plains, Part II: Trees and Shrubs
When designing for spring color, one should look past the typical displays of flowering bulbs and think of what can be offered by our early-blooming shrubs and trees. When combined…
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Northern Plains November Garden To-Do List
Save some seeds. Before cutting down plant material, go through your garden and collect any seeds that you may want to save to start new plants. By now, nature has…