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DesignSpring-Blooming Bulbs for Challenging Soils and Dry Climates
I’m always looking to get the biggest reward from the time and energy I put into the garden. I love annuals that reseed themselves in my butterfly garden and perennial…
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DesignWinterberry Is a Fall Gem for the Pacific Northwest Garden
Fall brings out my desire to “bring the outdoors in.” Collecting berries, seedpods, and dried flowers is a passion I share with many gardeners. Using these to display in the…
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How-ToHow to Grow Citrus All Year Long in Cold Climates
Keeping citrus trees indoors is a dream for many gardeners who live in cold climates like the Northeast, especially through long, dark, and snowy winters. Many gardeners face the agonizing…
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How-ToFall Is a Natural Time for Organic Lawn Care
The centerpiece of a traditional American landscape has long been a verdant, weed-free expanse of lawn. But all too often conventional lawn care is achieved by applying an onslaught of…
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Design5 Gorgeous Camellias for Sun
Camellias (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–10) are mostly thought of as shade shrubs, and common camellia (Camellia japonica, Zones 7–9) varieties do look best in the shade. The foliage…
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How-ToPest Alert: Watch Out for Zimmerman Pine Moth
First found in the United States in 1879, Zimmerman pine moth (Dioryctria zimmermani) is a small gray insect with zigzag lines of red and gray and a wingspan of 1…
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Design4 Great Plants for Small Spaces in the Pacific Northwest
I’ve been asked many times, “What’s a great plant for a small space?” As land becomes more expensive and first-time home buyers are starting out, there are lots of properties…
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Design5 Common Garden Plants That Are Toxic
Southern California has many flowering plants that are often used for landscaping. But if you have young children or pets that are likely to put things in their mouths, be…
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How-ToThe Current State of American Chestnut Tree Conservation
Several times a year someone sends me a photo of a tree they believe to be an American chestnut (Castanea dentata, Zones 4–8). Frequently what they actually have sent is…
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How-ToHow to Help Perennials Bloom Longer into Summer
Enjoying the beauty of plants and flowers is the number one reason most of us love to garden, so it’s always fun to find new ways to help our plants…
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