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Article5 Steps to a Successful Gravel Path
Dark gravel is better. Light-colored gravel is like white carpet: It only looks clean for the first day. Dark gravel works better to hide imperfections, like fallen leaves and other…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Focal-Point Plants – Southwest
1. Blue Oat Grass Name: Helictotrichon sempervirens and cvs. USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 9 Size: 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil; moderate water…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Focal-Point Plants – Southeast
1. ‘Morgan’ Oriental Arborvitae Name: Platycladus orientalis ‘Morgan’ USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 18 inches wide (matures in 10 years) Conditions: Full…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Focal-Point Plants – Midwest
1. ‘Gold Heart’ Bleeding Heart Name: Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 9 Size: 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Morning sun to full shade;…
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Kitchen GardeningHow to Grow Lavender No Matter Where You Live
Without a doubt, lavender have always been the most requested plants at our nursery. At times, their popularity seems downright trendy, but plants that have been desired by gardeners for…
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ArticlePart 1: Best Vegetables for the Northeast
1. ‘Kennebec’ potato Maturity: 70 to 90 days Yield: 5 to 8 pounds of potatoes per plant Needs: Full sun; average soil I believe gardener Samwise Gamgee in The Lord…
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ArticleBest Vegetables for the Southwest
1. Purple tomatillo Maturity: 80 to 90 days Yield: 5 to 15 pounds of fruit per plant Needs: Full sun; rich, loose soil (but will tolerate heavy clay soil) A…
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Kitchen GardeningHow to Grow Superb Summer Squash
Sunken watering pots and an understory of vetch keep zucchini, crookneck squash and pattypan going strong.
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How-ToTips for Growing Veggies in Containers
If you have limited space and time but still want to try your hand at growing vegetables, think containers. No yard is necessary; a patio, deck, windowbox, or even a…
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