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The Best Japanese Maples for Southern Gardens
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum and cvs., Zones 6–9) are prized for their graceful forms, stunning foliage, and vibrant fall colors. However, gardening in the southeastern United States poses unique challenges,…
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3 Designer Secrets for Using Color to Make Your Garden Great
Color is a powerful tool. By using it skillfully, you can make any size outdoor space visually impactful. Color can also be used to ensure our landscapes are more comfortable…
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9 Aggressive Plants Homeowners May Regret Adding to Their Garden
We’ve all been there: looking at plants in the nursery and impulsively bringing home something we are not familiar with and don’t have a plan for. These plants are sometimes…
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Cool-Season Ornamental Grasses for Mountain Gardens
Resplendent and easygoing, cool-season grasses are those that begin to grow with vigor during temperatures of approximately 60°F through mid-70°F. In our region, they green up in mid-spring, appearing as…
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Grow a Halloween Garden with These Spooky Plants
As the garden season wraps up and kids are selecting their Halloween costumes with visions of tricks and treats, there are some neat, spooky plants that can be enjoyed in…
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How to Create Functional Outdoor Family Spaces in an Eco-friendly Landscape
Functionality is a key element to any good garden design. Even a landscape created as a natural and wildlife-friendly ecosystem should still be accessible for gardeners to rest, relax, and…
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How an Eco-Friendly Redesign Turned this Uninspired Landscape into a Sustainable Haven
Narberth is one of many neighborhoods on the historic Main Line in Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Known as America’s Garden Capital, this area is home to a variety of public gardens,…
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Native and Keystone Plant Resources for Your Region and Zone
Want to learn more about native and keystone plants? We asked our regional experts for native resources they turn to when they’re looking for additional information. Whether you’re a seasoned…
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How to Grow ‘White Cloud’ Muhly Grass, an Adaptable Native Grass
For some time, I’ve felt like Goldilocks in search of the perfect ornamental grass species: something that wasn’t too tall, too short, too colorful, with foliage that was just needle-like…
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4 Luck® Red Stripes White Variegated Clover Adds a Little Luck to Your Pots
While many gardeners might label white clover as a weed, this fast-filling, variegated selection is cute as a button in containers. With a mix of 3- and 4-palmate leaves, you’ll…