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DesignHarriet’s Former Swimming Pool Turned Garden
Today we're visiting with Harriet Robinson: "It has been a few years since I submitted anything to GPOD. My pool garden (a filled in swimming pool) has been featured before.…
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DesignBelinda’s Florida Garden
Hi, I am Belinda Smith Lawson. I live in Riverview, Florida, which is Zone 9. "My garden is seven years old. I have growing beds in my front, back and…
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DesignTrees in Tingshu’s Backyard
We're in Dunstable, Massachusetts (Zone 5b) visiting Tingshu's beautiful garden. We've visited her garden before and last week she shared with us some of the beautiful flowering trees in her…
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DesignYellow Thread Rohdea Is a Rare Perennial Jewel for Shady Nooks and Crannies
While some may be familiar with Japanese sacred lily (Rohdea japonica, Zones 6–10), Rohdea pachynema is an uncommon species that is indeed a Rohdea less traveled. Found only in the…
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DesignScaly Liatris Is a Native That Offers Blooms All Summer Long
On the first day of August 2006, my botanizing companion and I were making only our third trip to a barrens on a farm owned by friends in Kentucky. We…
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Design9 Special Junipers with Unique Forms for the Garden
Few plants generate more revulsion in the garden than junipers. The mere suggestion of planting one often musters a similar reaction to that of saying a dirty word. Maybe we’ve…
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DesignJazz Up Your Garden with Annuals You Can Easily Grow from Seed
You know that old saying that “friends don’t let friends grow annuals”? I now ignore that sentiment. Some of the best plants in my garden are annuals, and they are…
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How-ToTips for Starting Annual Seeds Indoors Successfully
While growing plants from seed is less expensive, it does require extra steps when compared to growing plants or starts from your local garden center. 1. Buy seeds from a…
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DesignDesigning Deep Garden Beds for Privacy and Interest in Your Outdoor Space
When I moved to Michigan 13 years ago, I was excited by the endless plant possibilities afforded by my new Zone 6 location. Compared to the secluded 5-acre garden I…
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How-ToTips for Growing Cacti and Succulents in Cold Zones
While these plants can take the cold, they may need special care to thrive in certain environments. Follow these guidelines to ensure that your hardy cacti and succulents last for…
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