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    Clematis and Carnivores in Carol’s Garden

    Today we’re visiting with Carol Lim, who gardens in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where she grows some beautiful and unusual plants. Sarracenia 'Daina's Delight' (pitcher plant, Zones 5–9) is in the…

  • large banana plant surrounded by potted plants in a courtyard
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    A Courtyard Garden by the Sea

    Steve in the UK is sharing a very cool, very small garden space with us today. My wife, Emily, and I followed our dream of moving to the seaside from…

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    More California Beauty from Steve

    Steve, who gardens in Los Angeles, keeps sending in beautiful photos, so I keep sharing them! If you missed his previous posts, you can catch up here: Steve's Southern California…

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    How to Grow Echeverias

    The inward spiral of rosette-forming plants always seems to draw us in. From Romanesco broccoli to golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii, Zones 9–12), many plants grow with mathematical precision that…

  • close up of aloe flower spires from above
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    Steve’s Southern California Garden

    Today’s photos are from Steve in Southern California. You featured my garden some years back (A Drought-Tolerant California Garden), and I thought your visitors might like to see some updates…

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    How to Make a Water Garden in a Pot

    Few things are certain when it comes to gardening: A sun-loving plant will do poorly in shade. An agave won’t survive a Minnesota winter. Deer will eat your hostas. Here…

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    Change a Space with Seasonal Containers

    Seasonal changes offer gardeners opportunities to transform their planters and spaces multiple times a year. The effect can be monumental. Great summer containers full of color and drama can be…

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    Stand-Out Designs for Stand-Alone Containers: Part 2

    Give typical home owners a pot, and they will likely plant it up and place it near one of the entries to the home. But stand-alone containers can make dramatic…

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    Stand-Out Designs for Stand-Alone Containers: Part 1

    Give typical homeowners a pot, and they will likely plant it up and place it near one of the entries to the home. But stand-alone containers can make dramatic impressions…

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    Planting a Pot with Only One Plant

    Contrary to the reliable strategy of using a pleth­ora of plants in a single container, one plant in a pot can really shine. Placing just one plant in an urn…