Andrew Keys
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DesignHow to Grow 10 Perennials for Continuous Summer Blooms
If there’s one thing the most exciting gardens have in common, it’s that they always have something beautiful happening. And that “something” usually means something in flower. Bringing that idea…
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How-ToAnswers to 5 Common Bulb Planting Questions
Storing, planting, and caring for bulbs can be a bit tricky. We have answered some of the most common questions about planting bulbs so that you can ensure a spectacular…
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DesignExtraordinary Spring Bulbs to Plant in Fall
The fall planting of bulbs for springtime may be a garden’s most hopeful investment. If you’ve been growing plants for fun for any length of time, odds are you’ve been…
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Northeast Regional ReportsUnderused Perennials for the Northeast
1. Himalayan Maidenhair Fern Name: Adiantum venustum Zones: 5–8 Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 36 inches wide Conditions: Partial to full shade; average to…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Northeast
1. Sycamore-Leaved False Nettle Name: Boehmeria platanifolia USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 8 Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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DesignTrade in Your Troublesome Plants
If you’ve ever grown plants, odds are that you’ve tried a plant that you couldn’t (or shouldn’t) grow for some reason. Did your grandma grow lilacs on her farm in…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant This With That – Northeast
PLANT THIS: Golden Spirit™ smoke bush Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 8 to 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to light…
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ArticleImproved Varieties of Old Favorites
Ever notice how often popular plants prove to be problem children? Almost every gardener I know grows at least one troublesome plant—like phlox, for example, even if it means a…
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