Northern Plains - Page 9 of 13 - Fine Gardening
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Early Spring-Blooming Shrubs for the Northern Plains
After several months of white, and several more of brown, seeing that first glimpse of spring color can be an invigorating sight. If you are looking to add a little…
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Edible Ornamentals for a Double Duty Performance
We all strive to make our landscapes look as good as they possibly can, but what if you were also able to savor the flavor of that hard work? Utilizing…
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April Garden To-Do List for the Northern Plains
Mulch, mulch, mulch. Adding mulch now not only suppresses weeds, but it keeps the soil moist and cool, preventing any early risers from growing too quickly in case a late…
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Two Aggressive Invasives to Watch Out For: Purple Loosestrife and Orange Hawkweed
While there are many different threats to the health and well-being of our natural landscapes and gardens, invasive species are one that we need to be especially mindful of. If…
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Regional Picks: Early Summer Plant Combo for the Northern Plains
1. Inland New Jersey Tea Ceanothus herbaceus Zones: 4–8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium, well-drained soil Native range: Eastern and central…
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Propagating Native Trees and Shrubs Through Hardwood Cuttings
In the heart of winter, gardening tasks can be somewhat few and far between; however, there are some tasks that can be accomplished during this otherwise dormant time of year.…
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Designing a Songbird Garden
The first thing to think about when designing a songbird garden is creating a haven in which songbirds can raise their young. A mating pair of birds needs to collect…
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Pest Watch: Pine Shoot Beetle
Gardeners are on the front lines when it comes to managing disease and pest issues in the landscape, so we must always be aware of potential threats in order to…
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Crafting Your Own Winter Container
Creating a beautiful container to enjoy during the winter months is an easy way to extend the gardening season. Containers are an adaptable and versatile element of the landscape that…
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Native Ornamental Grasses for the Northern Plains
Native ornamental grasses have an important place in the prairie landscape of the Northern Plains, where at one time they formed the foundation of the North American Prairie. Capable of…