Northeast Regional Reports
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Northeast Regional ReportsDahlia Care for the Northeast
Gardeners in the Northeast look forward to dahlia season (Dahlia spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11) as one of the garden's last hurrahs. Enjoying the cooler fall weather, dahlias not only…
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Northeast Regional ReportsShrubs for Small Spaces in the Northeast
Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses several small shrub varieties that provide big interest in a petite package as…
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Northeast Regional ReportsPest Control for the Northeast: Jumping Snake Worms
As if gardeners don’t have enough to contend with, an invasive worm is surprising many of us by moving into our Northeast gardens. "Worms?” you might ask. “I thought worms…
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Northeast Regional ReportsNortheast September Garden To-Do List
September is a game changer. Don’t believe the propaganda; school might be back in session, but summer isn’t over yet. In fact, it’s better than ever. The humidity abates in…
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Northeast Regional ReportsPlants for Birds in the Northeast
As William Cullina mentions in his article on plants for birds, the sad reality is songbirds are disappearing: "Habitat loss, pesticides, and the accompanying decline of insect populations have contributed…
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Northeast Regional ReportsSummer Succession Planting of Veggies
Many home gardeners find themselves planting their entire vegetable garden at one time, usually in late May or early June. But unless your family wants truckloads of zucchini and tons…
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Northeast Regional ReportsMoving Houseplants Outdoors for the Summer in the Northeast
Nothing will do most houseplants better than spending a summer vacation outdoors. Many of us assume that the word “house” in houseplants means that these are plants that prefer to…
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Northeast Regional ReportsDemystifying Lupines in the Northeast
Lupines (Lupinus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are beloved, old-fashioned garden plants that are on the wish list for many gardeners. The truth is that while lupines are very desirable…
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Northeast Regional ReportsSuccess with Peonies in the Northeast
Adding peonies (Paeonia spp. and cvs., Zones 3-8) to a garden brings enormous value. They are very long-lived and often are passed down from generation to generation. Once established, a…
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Northeast Regional ReportsPerennial Rebloomers for the Northeast
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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