Gary Keim
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How-To
All About Growing Euphorbia
I’ve grown a fair share of hardy and tender plants from the genus Euphorbia, but truth be told, I’ve only scratched the surface. Comprising one of the largest plant families…
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Design
Great Euphorbias
I’ll never forget my first visit to England thirty years ago. It was April, and the first garden I set foot in was the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. The…
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How-To
Euphorbia Care and Quirks
Euphorbias, commonly known as spurges, are very easy to grow. They all need at least six hours of full sun, but more is generally better. Plants that don’t get enough…
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How-To
How to Propagate Euphorbia
Most of the evergreen types of euphorbias will self-sow when the correct conditions present themselves. New seedlings can be removed from the plant when young. The non-evergreen types can be…
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How-To
The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning Euphorbia
Euphorbia growth is either caulescent (having stems above ground all year) or acaulescent (having only seasonal stems above ground). A third group of spurges, less common, stays woody year-round. These…
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How-To
Create a Spectacular Shade Garden With Containers
You don't need a lot of sun or even access to the soil to have a lovely garden
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Design
Weave a Garden of Self-Sown Splendor
Letting nature have a strong hand yields a garden of untamed beauty