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DesignSpring Planting Ideas
Spring is a magical time. Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear. We notice even the smallest patches of snowdrops and crocuses as we drive by…
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DesignThe Best Plants, Only Better
The gold standards—when it comes to plants—are a handful of varieties that have proven their worth over many years. Their names, like Rozanne geranium, are almost as familiar as the…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Northeast
Bigroot geranium Name: Geranium macrorrhizum USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: Up to 18 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained…
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ArticlePlants That Can Weather Winter’s Worst
When you live in a cold climate, winter can wreak havoc on your plants. During cold, dry, windy winters, perennials can die by spring from desiccation, while during cold, wet,…
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ArticleRegional 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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Article3 Tough Perennials Put to the Test
We all know that catalogs often embellish plant descriptions. Phrases like “tough as nails” and “extremely hardy” are so common that it seems odd not to see them associated with…
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ArticleConcentrate on Contrast
Imagine driving through miles of farmland or desert, where hour after boring hour the landscape never changes. If you’re like most of us, you’d tune out pretty quickly. That’s because…
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DesignGeraniums: The Best of the Best
Geraniums (Geranium spp. and cvs, USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8) are terrific. It really is that simple. We could talk about their landscape versatility, cultural adaptability, and superior ornamental traits. Or…
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DesignRegional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives – Northwest
Invasive - Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii and cvs.) 1. Meyer Lilac Name: Syringa meyeri USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 6 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Great Plants for the Front Yard – Northern Plains
‘Dark Horse’ weigela Name: Weigela florida ‘Dark Horse’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; prefers moist, well-drained soil Want to dress…
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