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Designing a Hellstrip Garden, Part 2
After reviewing the current state of my hellstrip, I’m happy with the progress that all the plants are making and with how many are thriving, self-seeding, and filling in the…
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Contemporary Cool: A Lush Modern Garden Design
One of the first times I met Ahna and Ryan, the homeowners of a property in Seattle I’d just been asked to landscape, I knew they were a creative, industrious,…
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Regional Picks: Fantastic Fall Interest – Northwest
Everyone enjoys spring gardens, with the fresh foliage and colorful flowers that lift our spirits after a long, dull winter. And summer gardens are glorious, of course, with an abundance…
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Taming a High-Impact Design
The back patio is the heart of our two-acre garden in Indianapolis. Convenient to the house, it is a favorite spot for dining and relaxing, and it is a central…
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More Sunflowers, More Wildlife
Today’s photos come from Lisa McMillin in Boise, Idaho. I live in Boise’s historic North End, in a bungalow more than 100 years old. I’ve been gardening for 30 years,…
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Designing a Hellstrip Garden, Part 1
A few years ago I ran out of space in my home garden. I then faced a major dilemma. How do I gain more space? Do I sell my home?…
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Ground Covers for Part Shade
How often do you see beautiful trees and shrubs swimming in a sea of mulch and think something is wrong? Many gardeners often forget their ground-cover layer. Landscapes are complete…
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Rock Roses Shine in Spring
Midspring is an amazing time of year in the garden. There is so much energy, excitement, and over-the-top color. One of my favorite plant families for this season is Cistaceace,…
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From Zero to Garden in 18 Months
Today’s photos come from Lori Ann Fowler. I wanted to submit some photos of my husband's garden at our home in Newhalem, Washington. I say "my husband's garden" simply because…
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Colorful Perennials for a Dry Garden
Late May into early June is a wonderful time in a Northwest garden. The coolness of the early spring days has given way to warmer daytime temperatures. The afternoons are…