Northern Plains - Page 5 of 13 - Fine Gardening
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DesignPlant in Fall for Spring Color in the Northern Plains, Part I: Perennials
When it comes to spring color, planting perennials in the fall can be just as beneficial as planting in the spring or early summer. Evaluating your garden in late summer…
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DesignShrubs for Small Spaces in the Northern Plains
Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses several small shrub varieties that provide big interest in a petite package as…
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How-ToPest Control for the Northern Plains: Chrysanthemum Lace Bugs
In the later months of the gardening season, gardeners anticipate finally seeing the blooms of fall perennials. Unfortunately, this is also when we may find evidence that chrysanthemum lace bugs…
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DesignGardening in North Dakota
My name is Lloree Dickens. I reside in the plains region of North Dakota. I’ve been gardening off and on for several years. I own a small ranch with two…
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How-ToNorthern Plains September Garden To-Do List
Prep houseplants for moving back indoors. As temperatures begin to cool and days get shorter, begin readying your houseplants that have spent the summer outside for winter indoors by moving…
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DesignCrevice Gardening in the Northern Plains
Crevice gardening, a form of rock gardening developed by the Czechs, is a growing trend in the Northern Plains, where gardeners can combine local or unique stones in artistic arrangements…
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DesignFlood-Tolerant Perennials for the Northern Plains
In the Northern Plains, heavy rains seem to be a more and more common occurrence, resulting in periodic flooding in our landscapes. While most plants cannot tolerate prolonged periods of…
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DesignThe Best Reseeding Annuals for the Northern Plains
Getting annuals to self-seed year after year in the Northern Plains primarily relies on what sort of winter we have. Sufficient snow cover has a dramatic effect on annuals’ ability…
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DesignShrubby Perennials with Flower Power for the Northern Plains
One of the nice things about having perennials in your garden is that the yearly maintenance is easy; simply cut them to the ground in spring when new growth begins…
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How-ToAttracting Butterflies in the Northern Plains
There is something magical about seeing a butterfly fluttering through your garden, even if you have seen butterflies in your garden a thousand times before. Their bright colors and graceful…
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