Midwest Regional Reports
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Midwest Regional ReportsPropagating Native Trees and Shrubs Through Hardwood Cuttings
In the heart of winter, gardening tasks can be somewhat few and far between; however, there are some tasks that can be accomplished during this otherwise dormant time of year.…
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Midwest Regional ReportsDesigning a Songbird Garden
The first thing to think about when designing a songbird garden is creating a haven in which songbirds can raise their young. A mating pair of birds needs to collect…
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Midwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Spring Color—Midwest
If your first few trips to the nursery can be overwhelming and chaotic, check out our plant recommendations for spring color in your region. There’s no doubt that these spring…
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Midwest Regional ReportsPest Watch: Pine Shoot Beetle
Gardeners are on the front lines when it comes to managing disease and pest issues in the landscape, so we must always be aware of potential threats in order to…
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Midwest Regional ReportsGardening Book Recommendations for the Midwest
Although our gardens may be down for a long winter’s nap, that doesn’t mean gardeners should enter complete dormancy. Considering new gardening possibilities and challenges offers mental engagement in winter.…
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Midwest Regional ReportsDealing With Excessive Rain in the Garden
The National Climate Assessment reported in 2014 that storms have been dumping more and more rain, with some parts of the United States experiencing a 70% increase in the amount…
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Midwest Regional ReportsCrafting Your Own Winter Container
Creating a beautiful container to enjoy during the winter months is an easy way to extend the gardening season. Containers are an adaptable and versatile element of the landscape that…
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Midwest Regional ReportsPreventing Winter Damage in the Garden
Here in the Midwest, we all remember the winter of 2018 as being a pretty tough one, with lots of snow and ice and polar vortex conditions that sent temperatures…
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Midwest Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Midwest
See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…
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Midwest Regional ReportsNative Ornamental Grasses for the Northern Plains
Native ornamental grasses have an important place in the prairie landscape of the Northern Plains, where at one time they formed the foundation of the North American Prairie. Capable of…
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