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DesignSpectacular Self-Sowing Annuals
Annual flowering plants grow vigorously and bloom profusely during their growing season. They fill in the gaps between your perennials, adding color, texture, and lush beauty. They may also provide…
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DesignA Passion for Perennials
Today’s photos come from Martha Ruhl. Gardening is my passion. I’m really a novice and just buy what I like. We moved to the northwest suburbs of Illinois six years…
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DesignThe Best New Plants of 2020: Perennials
No flopping allowed with this summer-to-fall gem Name: 'Red Riding Hood' Anemone (Anemone ‘Red Riding Hood’) Zones: 5–9 Size: 18 to 24 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to…
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CollectionTips and Tricks for Starting Perennial and Vegetable Seeds
If you are considering starting some seeds this year, stop. You definitely should. It is as inexpensive and easy as you want it to be. Sure, supplies are needed to…
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DesignFrom Weeds to Wow in Three Years
Today’s photos come from Janet Simmons. I live in Plainwell, Michigan, and have attached some pictures of the gardens I have been working on since I moved into my house…
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DesignLate-Blooming Perennials for the Southeast
“Now, don’t you worry. He’s just a late bloomer.” This may not exactly qualify as a compliment in general conversation, but when it comes to the garden, late bloomers are…
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DesignHigh Summer Perennials
The South has a diverse climate that fluctuates from state to state. There are even large amounts of variability across individual states. For example, in the state of Tennessee where…
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DesignHow to Mix Annuals, Perennials, and Succulents in Containers
Living in the low desert certainly has its pros and cons when it comes to gardening, but one particular benefit that we are quite fond of is the ability to…
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How-ToWhat’s the Deal with the Chelsea Chop?
Pretty much any gardening book that’s worth its salt mentions the Chelsea Chop—but most do only that. The introduction of the concept is usually followed by some variation of this…
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DesignPerennials That Thrive in the Low Desert
With the cooler winter evenings and scorching summers, the low desert can be a tricky region to plant. That's why it is helpful to call on your local pros to…
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