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DesignIndoor Gardening in Southern California
Tending to houseplants can be a rewarding experience for any plant enthusiast. I discovered a love of houseplants while far along in my pregnancy here in Southern California. It was…
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How-ToGrowing Tomatoes in the Heat of Summer
It’s the middle of summer. The tomato plants are lush and full. If you live in the Southern parts of North America, you harvested a great crop in June, but…
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How-ToSummer Pruning Panicle Hydrangeas in the Southeast
The rise in popularity of panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata, Zones 3–8) has been staggering over the last fifteen years. This rise is due in part to several new cultivars entering…
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How-ToEpisode 92: Favorite Plant Pairings
Peas and carrots. Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. If this were Jeopardy, the correct answer would be “What are perfect pairings?” On this episode, we’re talking about two…
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Design6 Big-Impact, Low-Care Ground Covers
Ground covers may be the most underappreciated plants in the garden. They don’t have the flashiest blooms or the most interesting habits, but they’re invaluable in so many other ways.…
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DesignA Great Place to Visit, but Not to Live | Letter from the Editor
My retirement plan had always been to move to a tropical island. In the past when folks told me they wanted to spend their golden years in Maine, I never…
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How-ToTip: How to Pinch a Plant
Pinching a plant almost feels mean. It has just put out all this nice new growth, and you’re taking it away. But the rewards are worth the sacrifice. Many plants…
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How-ToEpisode 91: Drought-Tolerant Plants
It pretty much seems like drought is the norm these days. No matter where you live—East Coast, West Coast, or anywhere in between—periods of no rain are commonplace. Some gardeners…
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DesignWhat Gardening Region Am I In?
Let’s talk about regions and zones On FineGardening.com, there are two ways to get a sense of what plants can survive where: zones and regions. The below map showcases how…
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How-ToGrowing Hydrangeas in the Southern Plains
With long-lasting blooms and gorgeous foliage, hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are the heart and soul of the summer garden. But growing hydrangeas in the hot, dry Southern…
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