Panayoti Kelaidis
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Rock Gardening Basics with Panayoti Kelaidis
Panayoti Kelaidis is the senior curator and director of outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens , a founding member and collaborator with the Plant Select plant introduction program, and an active…
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Building a Rock Garden 101
Rock gardens are ideally suited for experimentation. The pockets and crevices between rocks are like a horticultural laboratory, providing microclimates where specialized plants produce a kaleidoscope of interest throughout the…
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Great Rock Garden Plants for Beginners
If you are just starting out, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the variety of rock-garden plants available. However, many classic rock-garden plants are available in choice garden centers…
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Great Native Plants From the Western United States—That Anyone Can Grow
People on the coasts tend to think of much of the interior Western United States as all canyons and cowboys. The West has plenty of both, but so much more:…
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Native Alternatives to Common Garden Plants
The relatively adaptable and easygoing North American native plants in Great Natives From the Western United States—That Anyone Can Grow are excellent alternatives to commonly grown nonnative plants. These picks…
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10 Perennials Easily Grown From Seed
Because this bunch is simple to start, you'll save money and get more plants
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Regional Picks: The Experts’ Top Ten Plants – Mountain West
Mountain West No. 1 Mojave sage (Salvia pachyphylla) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 3 feet tall and 30 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; dry, well-drained soil (tolerant…