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DesignThe Top 10 Magnolia Trees To Grow
Magnolias (Magnolia spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9) have been appreciated as garden subjects for centuries. The Chinese planted magnolias at their temples as early as the seventh century,…
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ArticleStealing the Scene
It is easy to dismiss the garden of Adrian Bloom as having no relevance for us normal American gardeners. First, the garden is in England, where, as everyone knows, the…
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Southeast
1. Japanese Forest Grass Name: Hakonechloa macraand cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 12 to 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Partial shade; consistently moist, humus-rich…
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Mid-Atlantic
1. Northern Bayberry Name: Myrica pensylvanica USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 6 Size: 9 feet tall and 5 to 12 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Southern Plains
1. 'HGC Pink Frost' Hellebore Name: Helleborus ballardiae ‘HGC Pink Frost’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 12 to 15 inches tall; 24 inches wide Conditions: Full…
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DesignRegional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Northwest
1. ‘Onyx Odyssey’ Hellebore Name: Helleborus hybridus ‘Onyx Odyssey’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 12 to 15 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide Conditions: Best…
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DesignVines for the Connoisseur
Climbers add a depth and complexity to the garden that just can’t be achieved with perennials and shrubs. The sweeping flow and layered effects vines provide give a landscape a…
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DesignFlowers That You Can Eat
For years we’ve seen flowers used as garnishes. Peppery nasturtium flowers (Tropaeolum spp. and cvs., annual) add a nice bite to salads, and violets (Viola spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness…
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ArticleTough-As-Nails Perennials
I find it hard to leave any nursery without at least a few new purchases. I am often enthralled by some hot new perennial with a flashy tag that is…
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DesignTough-as-Nails Shrubs for the Northeast
Who doesn't love buying the flashy new plant that catches everyone's eye at the nursery? Or the plant that's just outside your hardiness zone, but has always taunted you with…
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