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How-ToSetting Up a Three-Bin Compost System
The value of having compost available for use in the home garden is immeasurable, and the convenience of creating that compost on-site for instant availability adds to the reward. Of…
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DesignNative Shade Perennials for the Northeast
It seems like the majority of the most popular native garden perennials are sun-loving meadow denizens. It can be difficult to find native flowering plants to brighten shadier spots. The…
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DesignLawn Replacements for the Southwest
With growing interest in waterwise gardening and water conservation, homeowners are looking for alternatives to water-hogging lawns, which are not always necessary or practical. Turfgrass can often be replaced by…
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DesignTips for Designing a Meadow Lawn
I’ve designed, installed, and continue to manage two meadow lawns to date. Through these gardens, as well as my own study in nature and research in references, I’ve learned a…
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VideoEpisode 165: Not Your Typical Ground Covers
The best ground covers are multi-purpose workhorses, suppressing weeds, preventing soil erosion, and adding another level of interest to garden beds. Naturally, we’d prefer them not to be invasive, and…
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DesignRock 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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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Southwest
‘Pink Preference’ autumn sage Salvia greggii ‘Pink Preference’ Zones: 6–10 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; dry, well-drained soil Native range: Texas,…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Mountain West
Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii Zones: 4–9 Size: 18 to 36 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; dry, well-drained soil Native range:…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Pacific Northwest
Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Zones: 3–9 Size: 1 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; adaptable to a wide range of soil types Native range: Temperate North America,…
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DesignHow to Create an Urban Oasis with Containers: Expert Tips and Ideas
For those of us who garden in small spaces, container gardening strikes an ideal balance between structure and flexibility. Potted plants can be rearranged as often as necessary, which makes…
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