Midwest Regional Reports
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Midwest Regional ReportsMidwest October Garden To-Do List
Add autumn highlights to containers and garden beds. Fall is my favorite time of the year, as I enjoy not only more comfortable temperatures but the radiant autumn colors, ornamental…
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Midwest Regional ReportsBest Native Woodies for the Midwest
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Midwest Regional ReportsBest Native Woodies for the Northern Plains
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Midwest Regional ReportsTop Plant-Trial Picks for the Northern Plains
Before we know it, autumn’s first frost will be making its way through the Northern Plains and another growing season will come to a close. But it is never too…
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Midwest Regional ReportsA Trio of Terrific Late-Season Perennials for the Midwest
As we leave the dog days of summer behind and start to consider autumn tasks in our gardens, it’s always refreshing to see extended color in the landscape. Transitioning autumn…
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Midwest Regional ReportsNorthern Plains Disease Watch: Thousand Cankers Disease
Thousand cankers disease is a serious threat to the Northern Plains black walnut (Juglans nigra, Zones 4–9). Understanding the disease can help prevent the loss of these ecologically and economically…
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Midwest Regional ReportsShade Perennials for Weed Suppression
Pulling weeds usually isn’t at the top of the list of anyone’s favorite things to do, so why not utilize nature to prevent those weeds from growing in the first…
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Midwest Regional ReportsNativar to Know: ‘October Skies’ Aromatic Aster
The year was 2012, and I was wandering around Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Wisconsin (just south of Milwaukee) on a crisp, early October morning. We hadn’t had a…
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Midwest Regional ReportsMcCrory Gardens: A Hidden Gem in the Northern Plains
McCrory Gardens, founded in 1965, features a 45-acre arboretum and 25 acres of formal gardens located on the western edge of the tallgrass prairie of the Northern Plains. It’s filled…
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Midwest Regional ReportsPlants for Compact Spaces, Part II: Nine Amazing Dwarf Trees for the Midwest
Trees are a major component of our gardens and fill a variety of roles. Their potential height is a key characteristic that distinguishes them from most shrubs and herbaceous plants.…
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