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How-ToMountain West October Garden To-Do List
Dispose of fall leaves. While I like to keep some leaves around my perennials for extra protection in the winter, I have too many for all of them to remain…
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DesignDaylilies in Utah
My name is Diana Johnson. I garden in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Zone 5b. We live at 4,300 feet with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. GPOD has…
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DesignRepurposed Garden Decor
Today we’re visiting an unusual and beautiful garden in Idaho. My name is Jeff, and I’m a landscaper in Boise, Idaho. I thought you might be interested in seeing some…
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DesignCold-Hardy Cacti for the Mountain West
For the last several years, succulents have been all the rage for both the garden and the home. And what’s not to love about succulents? They are generally water-wise, have…
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DesignRegional Picks: Tough Plants—Mountain West
See regional picks for tough pretty plants, and read the article by Julie Lane Gray for even more ideas. It’s important to define first what I mean by a “tough”…
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How-ToMountain West August Garden To-Do List
It’s harvest time! In my garden, harvest season takes off in August. Beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are producing steadily. Stay on top of harvesting to encourage more flowering…
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DesignRocky Mountain Rock Gardens, Part II: Plant Picks
One of the many reasons I love the Mountain West is the astonishing number of perennials that thrive in our landscapes. Less humidity, warm days, and cool nights provide the…
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How-ToMountain West July Garden To-Do List
Harvest and replant the vegetable garden. For several weeks, lettuce, spinach, and other greens have been getting harvested regularly, but they are now looking tired and going to seed due…
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How-ToMountain West June Garden To-Do List
Care for your containers. As new annuals get established in their containers, provide them with regular moisture. As the month goes on, deadhead plants to encourage continuous blooming, and provide…
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How-ToMountain West May Garden To-Do List
Get outside to enjoy the garden. During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has become even more of a respite—a way to get outside, connect to nature, and…
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