Midwest Regional Reports
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Midwest Regional ReportsTakeaways From the Newfields Horticultural Symposium in Indianapolis
Midwesterners are fortunate to live in a region near many of the best public gardens around. In February I attended a full-day symposium at Newfields in Indianapolis that featured some…
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Midwest Regional ReportsEdible Ornamentals for a Double Duty Performance
We all strive to make our landscapes look as good as they possibly can, but what if you were also able to savor the flavor of that hard work? Utilizing…
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Midwest Regional ReportsApril Garden To-Do List for the Northern Plains
Mulch, mulch, mulch. Adding mulch now not only suppresses weeds, but it keeps the soil moist and cool, preventing any early risers from growing too quickly in case a late…
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Midwest Regional ReportsApril Garden To-Do List for the Midwest
Plant some early color outdoors. Brighten up the early-season landscape with plants that can withstand some chilly weather. As the foliage of spring-blooming bulbs begins to emerge, add to the…
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Midwest Regional ReportsBold Tender Vines for Your Summer Garden
Certain vining plants, or those that can be trained similarly, provide many functions in the garden. Vines may perform the role of a spiller in a mixed arrangement. Their flexible…
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Midwest Regional ReportsTwo Aggressive Invasives to Watch Out For: Purple Loosestrife and Orange Hawkweed
While there are many different threats to the health and well-being of our natural landscapes and gardens, invasive species are one that we need to be especially mindful of. If…
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Midwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Early Summer Plant Combo for the Midwest
1. Red Fox katsura tree Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Rotfuchs’ Zones: 4–8 Size: 40 to 60 feet tall and 25 to 50 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; prefers…
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Midwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Early Summer Plant Combo for the Northern Plains
1. Inland New Jersey Tea Ceanothus herbaceus Zones: 4–8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium, well-drained soil Native range: Eastern and central…
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Midwest Regional ReportsTurn Old Wood Into Useful Garden Structures
As another muddy Midwestern March begins, we’re often rounding the bend on our winter pruning tasks and looking for more creative garden projects. We also may be surrounded by piles…
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Midwest Regional ReportsDesigning With Red in the Midwest
Even the most intrepid gardeners might admit a fear of the color red, especially us easy-going and mild-mannered Midwesterners. Red’s energy carries connotations of warmth, passion, and even danger. In…
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