Winter Gardening - Page 4 of 6 - Fine Gardening
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Plants That Peak in Winter in the Northeast
Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle and a leading expert on plants, discusses the often-undervalued appeal of winter gardens: “What many see as a…
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Design
Margot’s Winter Garden
Today we’re off to Washington State to visit with Margot Navarre. I live in Bellevue, Washington, and wanted to share a few pictures of my winter garden. I am a…
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How-To
What Do Chanticleer Gardeners Do in Winter?
For most gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic region, winter is a time to reset, unwind, and reflect on the past season. Most of us stick to winter pruning, poring over plant…
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Design
Deciduous Trees for Winter Interest in the Northern Plains
Winter in the Northern Plains brings an opportunity to appreciate the deciduous trees in our landscape for more than just the leaves and flowers they provide. Form and texture really…
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Design
Grasses for Winter Structure in the Midwest
There is a wide variety of beautiful perennial grasses that are great for the Midwest landscape. They provide color, form, texture, and movement through their foliage and flowers. They can…
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Design
Structural Plants for Enduring Winter Interest in the Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic gardeners don’t need to have empty gardens in winter. With some thoughtful designing and the right plants, you can obtain a garden full of structure and winter interest that…
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Design
Hot Winter Color in the Midwest with Willows and Dogwoods
Winter in the Midwest doesn’t have to mean an absence of bright color. Of course we should be enjoying textures provided by our ornamental grasses, dormant perennials, and other plantings…
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Winter Interest in Indiana
Today we're in central Indiana visiting with John Chapin, who has been gardening for over 45 years. Our four acres of property was just a field of weeds with a…
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Design
Winter-Flowering Vines for the Southwest
Flowering vines make such a beautiful addition to any fence, landscape, or container. The options are varied in the Southwest, but even in winter you can enjoy some vibrant blooms…
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Shrubs for Winter Fragrance in the South
The color of a blossom might be the first thing to catch our eye in the landscape, but adding sweet aroma to that bloom elevates the plant to all-star status.…