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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Midwest
1. Ratstripper Name: Paxistima canbyi USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Size: 6 to 8 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – South
1. Mountain Laurel Name: Kalmia latifolia and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 8 to 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, humus-rich,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Southern Plains
1. ‘Blue Ice’ Arizona Cypress Name: Cupressus arizonica var. glabra ‘Blue Ice’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: 25 to 30 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Mountain West
1. ‘Cream Puff’ Deodar Cedar Name: Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: Up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Northern California
1. Michelia Name: Michelia yunnanensis USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Size: 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil A rarely encountered…
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DesignGoing with the Flow
By the time we moved into our nearly finished home in June 2008, I had created The Plan. And I drew The Plan in ink so that it would be…
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DesignPlants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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ArticleGarlic Basics
Ask a gardener what signals the arrival of spring and you’ll likely hear one of these common answers: “the daffodils showing up,” “the robins returning,” and “the sun intensifying.” My…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Southwest
1. ‘Blonde Ambition’ Blue Grama Grass Name: Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 9 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; average soil,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Northwest
1. Table Grapes Name: Vitis labrusca cvs. USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 8 Size: 5 to 25 feet tall and 5 to 15 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; good air…
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