Sharon Nyenhuis
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Design
Designing a Garden in Layers
What do the best gardens all have in common? A focal point—yes. Great plant variety—yes. But more often than not, you’ll notice that a truly beautiful landscape also has distinctive…
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Design
One Peak, Four Seasons of Interest
Most of us want our gardens to look fabulous all the time—no matter the season. That’s great if you are willing to put in the time and money required to…
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The Dirt
One Peak, Four Seasons of Interest: Plant IDs
Identify the plants from the article 'One Peak Four Season of Interest' from Fine Gardening Magazine issue #164
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Article
Regional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Northwest
Troublesome Plant - Fall asters (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae cvs.) 1. ‘Mönch’ Frikart’s Aster Name: Aster × frikartii ‘Mönch’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall…
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Article
Concentrate on Contrast
Imagine driving through miles of farmland or desert, where hour after boring hour the landscape never changes. If you’re like most of us, you’d tune out pretty quickly. That’s because…
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Article
Create a Four-Season Front Entry
Create a garden that looks good all of the time. An exciting entry should be more than just a collection of seasonal stars; it must also have plants that establish…