Ecology - Page 9 of 9 - Fine Gardening
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DesignPlants to Build a Bed Around
Not every plant in a garden can take center stage. A landscape needs an assortment of trees, shrubs, and grasses that will fade into the background during the growing season…
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DesignThe 8 Best Plants for Privacy
Why do we need hedges? Well, for one thing, they create privacy while clearly defining specific garden areas. Yet one mention of the word “hedge” and many gardeners cringe, envisioning…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants to Buy This Year – Northeast
1. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jacob’s Ladder Name: Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 15 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants to Buy This Year – South
1. Turk’s cap Name: Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Size: 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; tolerates most soils…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Cutting-Garden Essentials – Northeast
1. ‘Guacamole’ hosta Name: Hosta ‘Guacamole’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soil ‘Guacamole’…
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ArticleVines: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Climbing plants are like a troupe of exceptionally versatile thespians—pleased to perform a myriad of roles in an endless number of plays. Are you in need of a shining star…
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