The Dirt
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The DirtDesigning Great Combos with Your Favorite Plants
Plants such as coleus, hosta, clematis, conifers, roses, and grasses are beloved by many. Follow the links below for advice on designing great combos with these timeless favorites.
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The DirtAll About Containers
The nurseries are fully stocked and open for business, so get out there and design some containers. Follow the links below to find articles, videos, and tips to improve your…
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The DirtThe Government in my backyard? No wonder it’s a mess.
Jeff Gillman, co-author of How the Government Got in Your Backyard, explains the book's nonpartisan approach and what his real agenda is (warning: he wants to make you think!).
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The DirtBackyard Projects for the Gardener
Projects large and small can enhance your home's outdoor spaces. This season, consider crafting garden lanterns, making a garden gate, and creating a water garden.
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The DirtFine Gardening scoops The New York Times — by 7 years
Anybody who has ever worked with or for Fine Gardening knows we move more like the proverbial tortoise than the hare (and let's remember who won that race). Pictures need…
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The DirtFind the Perfect Plant
Nobody gardens on a perfect site, where every plant will look good in all seasons and thrive. At the garden center, the choices can be overwhelming, and plant tags can only…
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The DirtShakespeare on pruning
Hamlet uncut Erik Draper’s article on fixing pruning mistakes (“Oh, No! Now What?,” Fine Gardening #137, Jan/Feb 2011,p. 44) addresses the anxiety that gardeners have always felt...
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The DirtTell us about your pruning mistakes
Is there a gardener out there who hasn't botched a pruning job? Fess up, folks, and post your story.
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The DirtAll About Starting Seeds
First-timers and seasoned gardeners alike will find useful tips and techniques for getting their ornamental and vegetable seedlings off to the best possible start.
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