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ArticleUnusual Fall Perennials for the Mountain West
In Andy Brand's article Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: "As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our…
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DesignWayne’s Idaho Railroad
Wayne Decker is inviting us into his railroad garden in Chubbuck, Idaho. We’ve visited before (Wayne's Garden Railroad), and now he’e sharing how thing are looking as spring turns into…
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ArticleColorful Creeping Sedums for the Mountain West
While succulents have been all the rage in recent years as easy-care houseplants, I’ve been planting hardy varieties in my garden for years. Sedums (Sedum spp. and cvs., Zones 3–11)…
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DesignUnusual Spring-Flowering Trees for the Mountain West
Who doesn’t love flowering trees? When blooming, they provide stunning focal points in the landscape. While crabapples (Malus spp. and cvs., Zones 4–8) and hawthorns (Crataegus spp. and cvs., Zones…
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DesignIdaho Gardening with Nich
Today’s photos are from Nich, who works as a plant breeder and grower at Edward’s Greenhouse in Boise, Idaho, which is in USDA Zone 6. This beautiful view is from…
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How-ToWhy to Use Raised Garden Beds, Especially in Extreme Climates
My first foray into gardening was many years ago when my husband and I joined another couple in renting a community garden plot in Arlington, Virginia. We inherited the worst…
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DesignGardening in Northern Colorado
Today’s photos are from Bryan Fischer, who gardens in northern Colorado and embraces the dry climate there to create beautiful gardens. Volunteers help Bryan keep the shortgrass section of his…
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DesignVersatile Vines for the Mountain West
Vines can serve many needs in the garden; they can offer screening or shade, and they can serve as focal points. In the Mountain West, we are fortunate to have…
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DesignDesigning Bird-Friendly Gardens in the Mountain West
One of the unexpected benefits of working from home during the pandemic has been watching what happens in my yard throughout the week. It has brought me both delight and…
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CollectionFavorite Plants Improved for Your Region
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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