Agavoideae - Page 2 of 4 - Fine Gardening
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Shady Planting Ideas
Shade gardeners may not believe this, but they don’t have it so bad. Gardeners stuck with full sun covet the plants that can grow in low-light areas. They crave a serene…
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Heavenly Scents—Fragrant Plants and Flowers
A few years ago, I was walking with a friend through a wonderful rose garden and pointed out one of my favorite varieties: the old-fashioned rose ‘Madame Ernest Calvat’, which…
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Regional Picks: Plant This With That—Southwest
1. Anacacho orchid tree Name: Bauhinia lunarioides USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 Size: Up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; dry, well-drained soil A widely available…
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Regional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Midwest
1. Shredded Umbrella Plant Name: Syneilesis aconitifolia USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 8 Size: 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil…
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Regional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Mountain West
1. ‘Royal Standard’ Hosta Name: Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 9 Size: Up to 2 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; moist,…
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Got a Passion for Plants?
When Don and Lela Avery hear comments on how lovely their garden is, they remind visitors that they have grown a lot of plants but have also seen a lot…
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Regional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Midwest
Sweet Cicely Name: Myrrhis odorata USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Size: Up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil I’m always…
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Regional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – South
‘Spek-tacular’ cast-iron plant Name: Aspidistra elatior ‘Spek-tacular’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Size: Up to 30 inches tall and wide Conditions: Light to full shade; moist, well-drained soil, rich…
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Create a Garden with Cohesiveness
Have you ever noticed that the best gardens have a seamless continuity? These spaces, which are often featured in gardening books and magazines, always seem to flow together beautifully because…
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Regional Picks: Plant This, Not That – Northwest
Overused: Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis cvs.) Photo: Michelle Gervais 1. ‘Standishii’ Yew Name: Taxus baccata ‘Standishii’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: Up to 10 feet tall and 2 feet…