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DesignEpisode 172: Focal Points with Susan Morrison
Susan Morrison, owner and principal designer at Creative Exteriors Landscape Design, has created hundreds of gardens in California’s East Bay area. Her designs incorporate comfortable outdoor rooms into landscapes of all…
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DesignTop Native Shrubs to Replace Boxwood in Your Landscape
Throw a stone in any neighborhood, and more likely than not, you'll hit a boxwood tree. Boxwood (Buxus spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) is the most popular evergreen shrub sold…
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DesignTop Truly Deer-Resistant Evergreens for a Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Landscape
Evergreen trees and shrubs form the structural backbone of any garden design and are invaluable for multi-season interest. They can act as focal points or they can be a backdrop…
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DesignCreate Outdoor Rooms That Feel Open, Inviting, and Perfectly Secluded
Finding ways to make garden spaces feel set apart and sheltered is an essential strategy in neighborhoods where homes are close together. On my own small lot, I replaced the…
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DesignThe Best Plants with Four-Season Interest in Your Region
Designing a garden that shines year-round starts with choosing the right plants. Regional plants adapted to your climate not only thrive with less maintenance but also offer seasonal interest in…
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Design8 Gorgeous, Nontoxic Dog-Friendly Plants
Gardening with pets in mind requires thoughtful planning, but it doesn't mean you have to compromise on beauty or variety. While many plants can pose risks to our furry companions,…
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DesignPlanting Plan for a Dog-Friendly Garden That Is Full and Lush
This garden, crafted by Jay Sifford, embodies a dream of blending the lush, shaded feel of the Pacific Northwest with the humid subtropical conditions of North Carolina. Featuring Japanese maples,…
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DesignPlants That Can Anchor a Landscape
While omitting anchor plants won’t cause your garden to up and float away, it can make conceptualizing your design more difficult and lead to a space that lacks good form…
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DesignA Cold but Colorful November in Cherry’s Garden
Hi GPODers! A few weeks ago we got to see Cherry Ong's beautiful garden in Richmond, British Columbia, as the summer was just starting to wind down in August (Cherry’s…
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DesignKaleidoscopic Magic In Jay’s Autumn Garden
Happy Monday GPODers! If you've been following GPOD, subscribed to Fine Gardening magazine, or following any of our socials for a while, you've seen Jay Sifford's incredible garden and designs…
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