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How-ToWhich Vegetables to Grow in Rocky Soil and Which to Avoid
Here in the Northeast, rocks are just a part of gardening life, and even if you are raising vegetables in an old garden (one that's been well tended for decades),…
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DesignDesign Ideas for Managing Rainwater in Your Garden
Whenever I am working to resolve water problems in a landscape, I must acknowledge that water will always win. The best we can do is creatively direct it toward the…
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Design3 Warm-Season Ornamental Grasses That Excel in the Mountain West
My career in ornamental horticulture has led to the development of a working theory: Ornamental grasses are an acquired taste for most gardeners. This theory grew from personal experience (my…
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DesignAll About Growing Annual and Perennial Poppies
Poppies (Papaver spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are one of the most beloved and desirable garden flowers, but they aren't as easy to please as many sources make them out…
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DesignBeautiful Flowering Native Vines for the Southeast
Vines are a great way to add vertical interest to your ornamental flower beds, and native vines have the added benefit of supporting native insects. It sounds like a win-win,…
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DesignPollinator Plants for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from…
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DesignHave You Visited the Garfield Park Conservatory?
The winter doldrums are a reality in the Midwest, especially for gardeners, but an immersive plant adventure at your local conservatory is a sure way to lift your spirits. Fortunately,…
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DesignNew and Unusual Annuals to Try in Your Garden This Summer
Gardening is, or at least should be, an ongoing learning process. It can include trial and error (and sometimes failure), but for me, the most exciting part is discovering new…
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DesignCompact Shrubs with Colorful Foliage for the Southeast
Winter is a great time to look outside and evaluate the structure of your landscape. It can be easier during this time of year to tell if you need a…
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How-ToHow to Pick the Best Mulch for Your Mountain West Garden Beds
Since entering horticulture professionally over a decade ago, I’ve noticed a correlation on the Colorado Front Range between wood mulch (also called arborist chips) and water-wise gardens. A beautifully designed…
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