Propagation - Page 9 of 16 - Fine Gardening
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Design
Spring Planting Ideas
Spring is a magical time. Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear. We notice even the smallest patches of snowdrops and crocuses as we drive by…
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Design
Guide to Growing Brunnera
Good ol’ brunnera, with its cheery forget-me-not–like flowers, is experiencing a renaissance, of sorts—captivating gardeners in recent years with a bevy of new varieties that have incredibly colorful foliage. I…
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How-To
4 Easy Steps to Your First Vegetable Garden
All it takes is couple of successful gardening experiences to make you a vegetable gardener for the rest of your life.
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Design
Queens of the Curbside
Seven years ago, my husband and I purchased a home in a typical residential neighborhood. One of the things that I liked best about the house was that the previous…
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Design
Top 12 Tiny Hostas
Hostas (Hosta spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9) are a staple in almost every perennial garden that enjoys open shade; fertile, well-drained soil; and extended cold weather. They have…
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Video
San Diego Botanic Garden Native Plants Preservation
Paul Redeker, director of horticulture, and Leslie Randall, plant curator, walk us through how they preserve natural plant habitats in Southern California. You will see which processes they use to…
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Article
Ways to Improve Pollination in the Veggie Garden
Procreation in the garden is pretty simple. The pollen from a flower’s stamen has to find the ovary (pistil) in another—or sometimes the same—flower; the plant is now pollinated, and…
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How-To
3 Easy Hardwood Cutting Methods
Create more of your favorite trees and shrubs with these unique methods
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Design
How to Grow Trilliums
Plant the best species for your region in fall for a spectacular display in spring
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Design
How to Get Big Flowers from Bigleaf Hydrangeas
The right mix of light, nutrients, and water, plus winter protection can ensure abundant blooms