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DesignGet Four-Season Interest Using Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
"Ornamental grasses only look good in fall.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this from my clients—or even fellow garden designers—I’d be able to retire. Even…
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Design‘White flame’ is a Hardy Salvia with Serious Flower Power
In 2020, as part of the annual trials at the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson, we grew ‘White Flame’ salvia, which was sent to us as a sample plant.…
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CollectionThe Best Tropical Plants to Add Jungle Vibes to Your Garden
There’s nothing quite like the summery and exotic look that tropical plants give your garden. Characterized by large, colorful, wide leaves and vibrant flowers, these plants can push a design…
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DesignMardi Gras Sneezeweed is a Native that has No Problem with Intense Heat or Drought
While traveling in England in July a few years ago—which happened to be during a scorching heat wave—I kept noticing one plant; it stood out proudly despite the steamy conditions.…
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DesignA Guide to Growing and Caring for Elephant’s Ears
A little excitement may be the very thing that your garden is missing. Whether beautifying northern or southern landscapes, installing tropical glasshouse plantings, or creating blockbuster horticultural exhibitions, I have…
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DesignBuilding a Rock Garden 101
Rock gardens are ideally suited for experimentation. The pockets and crevices between rocks are like a horticultural laboratory, providing microclimates where specialized plants produce a kaleidoscope of interest throughout the…
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DesignGreat Rock Garden Plants for Beginners
If you are just starting out, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the variety of rock-garden plants available. However, many classic rock-garden plants are available in choice garden centers…
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DesignThe Best Plants for Areas with Extreme Heat
From temperature extremes to shifting rainfall patterns, communities coast to coast are experiencing the increasing impacts of climate change. In many areas summers are hotter and drier, making gardeners more…
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DesignWhimsy in the Garden
Hi GPODers! While plants are our bread and butter here at Fine Gardening, we all know that garden design involves so much more than just great plants. Hardscaping like paths…
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DesignWalla Walla Backyard Two Years Later
Hi GPODers! So far, the theme of this week's submissions is garden progress and evolution, which is really inspiring me to keep on top of my chores as we trudge…
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