David Salman
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Southwest Regional ReportsPlants That Peak in Winter in the Southwest
Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle and a leading expert on plants, discusses the often-undervalued appeal of winter gardens: “What many see as a…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Southwest
See regional picks for tough pretty plants, and read the article by Julie Lane Gray for even more ideas. It’s important to define first what I mean by a “tough”…
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Design10 Water-Wise Plants
Droughts and water shortages have grabbed headlines in recent years, reminding gardeners everywhere that we need to find ways to make our landscapes less dependent on supplemental water. Even in…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Grass Companions – Southwest
1. Licorice Mint Hyssop Name: Agastache rupestris USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 28 to 36 inches tall and 18 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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DesignWater-Wise Plants
Droughts and water shortages have grabbed headlines in recent years, reminding gardeners everywhere that we need to find ways to make our landscapes less dependent on supplemental water. Even in…
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Southwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Bold Plants for Shade – Southwest
Finding plants that flourish in the shade isn't the challenge. Anyone can find a flock of ferns or a herd of hostas to turn their shade garden into a green…
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Southwest Regional ReportsTough-as-Nails Shrubs for the Southwest
Who doesn't love buying the flashy new plant that catches everyone's eye at the nursery? Or the plant that's just outside your hardiness zone, but has always taunted you with…
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DesignHooked on Hyssops
Give these perennials the essentials and they’ll reward you with flowers, fragrance, and hummingbirds
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DesignSage Advice
These easy-to-grow perennials offer a variety of blooms and sizes and perform well in dry conditions
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ArticleRegional Picks: The Experts’ Top Ten Plants – Southwest
Southwest No. 1 ‘Ava’ hummingbird mint (Agastache ‘Ava’) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Size: 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil…
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