Northeast Regional Reports
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Northeast Regional ReportsHow to Grow Crocuses for a Spectacular Early Spring Display
Crocuses (Crocus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–8) are some of the most beloved plants in our gardens. They are often the first hopeful sign of spring for many of us,…
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Northeast Regional Reports9 Aggressive Plants Homeowners May Regret Adding to Their Garden
We’ve all been there: looking at plants in the nursery and impulsively bringing home something we are not familiar with and don’t have a plan for. These plants are sometimes…
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Northeast Regional ReportsHow to Create a Meadow Lawn with Native Plants
There’s satisfaction in that perfect crisscross of mown lines across flawless green grass, but with the herbicides, pesticides, water, fuel, and effort it demands, the infamous traditional turf lawn is…
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Northeast Regional ReportsNative Shade Perennials for the Northeast
It seems like the majority of the most popular native garden perennials are sun-loving meadow denizens. It can be difficult to find native flowering plants to brighten shadier spots. The…
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Northeast Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Northeast
‘Dart's Gold’ Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ Zones: 3–7 Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Eastern North…
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Northeast Regional ReportsNortheastern Invasive Plants to Avoid and Native Alternatives to Use Instead
Most invasive plant species were originally introduced for ornamental use in landscapes. But because they have naturalized at aggressive rates, they have caused habitat destruction and the loss of native…
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Northeast Regional Reports3 Tall Native Perennials to Add Height to Your Garden
It’s hard to deny that the Midwest hosts the lion’s share of tall and dramatic native perennials, but we in the Northeast also have some statuesque species that will make…
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Northeast Regional Reports5 Unusual Blooming Perennials for Shade
When we think “shade,” we typically think foliage. And when we do think of flowering perennials for shade, the same old ones come to mind, such as astilbe (Astilbe spp.…
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Northeast Regional ReportsPlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Northeast
1. Eastern Red Columbine Name: Aquilegia canadensis Zones: 3–8 Size: 2 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; average, well-drained soil Native…
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Northeast Regional ReportsWhich Vegetables to Grow in Rocky Soil and Which to Avoid
Here in the Northeast, rocks are just a part of gardening life, and even if you are raising vegetables in an old garden (one that's been well tended for decades),…
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