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ArticlePlants 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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DesignDeciduous 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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DesignStructural 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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DesignHot 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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DesignBeauty and the Beast in a Winter Garden
Today we’re headed to Independence, Oregon, where Erla Richards is sharing some of the beautiful—and not so beautiful—faces of the winter garden. Many readers are looking toward spring, as am…
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DesignWinter-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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DesignShrubs 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.…
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DesignFrost-Proof Succulent Survivors for Northern California
The chilly nighttime temperatures of a Northern California winter can wreak havoc on a garden filled with tender succulents. Many varieties suffer when temperatures dip below freezing unless protective measures…
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DesignColumnar Conifers for the Midwest
The different forms of otherwise well-known conifers offer gardeners the opportunity to experiment. These conifers can be part of a composition, serve as anchoring components, act as screens, or be…
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DesignWinter in California
It may be winter, but in Donna Bodine’s California garden, there is a lot going on! These are photos of what is happening now in my San Francisco Bay Area…
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