Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPerennial Rebloomers for the Mid-Atlantic
Dan Robarts says in his article on reblooming perennials, "...the criteria I generally adhere to for earning a spot in the beds at my home or botanical garden workplace center…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPropagating Natives by Seed in the Mid-Atlantic
As information about growing native plants becomes more available to home gardeners, it’s hard to find a reason not to grow them. I talked to Leslie French about propagating native…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsTips for Growing Tomatoes in the Mid-Atlantic
As many gardeners know, growing tomatoes in the Mid-Atlantic can be difficult. Diseases and pests can afflict any vegetable, but it seems to be most frustrating when that happens to…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsNative Spring Ephemerals for the Mid-Atlantic
As the ground thaws in the Mid-Atlantic, a group of native flowering plants has a short but sweet time to shine. Spring ephemerals welcome the warmer weather and longer days…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsSuccess With Boxwoods in the Mid-Atlantic
Many gardeners here in the Mid-Atlantic are straying farther and farther away from boxwoods (Buxus spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9). Quite frankly, boxwoods have gotten a bad rap. The biggest…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsWhat Do Chanticleer Gardeners Do in Winter?
For most gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic region, winter is a time to reset, unwind, and reflect on the past season. Most of us stick to winter pruning, poring over plant…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsStructural Plants for Enduring Winter Interest in the Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic gardeners don’t need to have empty gardens in winter. With some thoughtful designing and the right plants, you can obtain a garden full of structure and winter interest that…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsDesigning Like Piet Oudolf in the Mid-Atlantic
In recent years, many gardeners have been striving to create a naturalistic style by mimicking designers such as Claudia West, Cassian Schmidt, and, of course, Piet Oudolf. Fortunately, we Mid-Atlantic…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsOut of the Ordinary Picks for Mid-Atlantic Winter Containers
There are some terrific options for container gardening all year long, especially during winter. The following plants are not your typical evergreens. These selections have interesting colors and textures during…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsGrow Your Own Holiday Décor in the Mid-Atlantic
The holiday season is approaching, and now is the time to start decorating. Red and green are the typical colors we gravitate toward, but nontraditional colors mixed in with some…
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