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Regional Picks: Plant This With That—Southern Plains
Plant this . . . White Out™ rose Name: Rosa ‘Radwhite’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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4 Ways to Use Hostas in the Garden
It is hard to find a genus that is as diverse, eye-catching, and easy to grow as Hosta (USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9), so it is no wonder that this is…
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Regional Picks: Plants for Winter’s Worst – Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic ‘Brilliance’ autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 22 inches tall and 18 inches wide Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, rich, well-drained…
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Regional Picks: Color in the Shade – Northeast
Northeast ‘Oehme’ palm sedge (Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and spreading Conditions: Partial shade; prefers moist, rich soil or…
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Regional Picks: Perennial Hole Fillers – Northwest
1. ‘Georgia Blue’ Speedwell Name: Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 Size: 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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Regional Picks: The Experts’ Top Ten Plants – Southeast
Southeast No. 1 ‘Liberty’ hosta (Hosta ‘Liberty’) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade or morning sun; moist, well-drained…
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Improved Varieties of Old Favorites
Ever notice how often popular plants prove to be problem children? Almost every gardener I know grows at least one troublesome plant—like phlox, for example, even if it means a…
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Designing With the Ultimate Color Contrast
A garden based on color contrasts is always interesting. It doesn’t matter what season it is, how mature the plants are, or even what’s in bloom—pair two plants that are…
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You’re Going to Love Your Shade
Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to have a full day’s worth of sun in our gardens, yet even the most experienced among us is still a little intimidated by…
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Regional Picks: Great Plants for the Front Yard – Midwest
White fringe tree Name: Chionanthus virginicus USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Size: 10 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil It’s a crime…