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DesignSurprising Winter- and Spring-Blooming Plant Lookalikes
Here in the Southeast we always have something blooming, even in the poorly named “dead” of winter. Don’t think so? Just pay a bit more attention the next time you…
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DesignWinter Bark for Color and Texture
February is an in-between time in the garden, although there are still plenty of chores to keep up with. But when the weather is cooperative, we must take the time…
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DesignBeautiful Berries for Winter Interest
Winter walks are a great way to beat cabin fever and see plants from a different perspective. You might even discover something new while you’re on a walk! On a…
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DesignCamellias That Shine in Winter
Even during the shortest days of winter, everyone loves to see beautiful blossoms. Evergreen camellia shrubs (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–10) are tough, long-lasting plants, and their beautiful winter-blooming…
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DesignFall to Winter
My name is Alice Fleurkens, and I live in Sweaburg, Ontario. This year has been special because we made quite a few changes, and I can hardly wait for spring…
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DesignDecember in an Oregon Garden
Today we’re visiting Nancy Sarpola’s garden in its winter garb. Hi GPOD folks, I have sent you several batches of photos of our quarter-acre Oregon hillside garden over the years.…
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DesignPlants With Great Bones Provide Winter Interest
Here in the Mid-Atlantic, planting for winter interest in a perennial garden or mixed border is a bit of a gamble. Perennials with persistent foliage such as heucheras (Heuchera spp.…
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How-ToHow to Make a Holiday Wreath
Greens • Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus, Zones 3–8) • Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2–7) • Weeping Alaskan cedar (Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula', Zones 4–7) • ‘Golden Mop’ Japanese false…
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DesignCaptivating Combinations for Winter
Winter can be a difficult time of year for many gardeners. The blooms of summer have come and gone, fall foliage has faded, and some of us are tired after…
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DesignCrafting Your Own Winter Container
Creating a beautiful container to enjoy during the winter months is an easy way to extend the gardening season. Containers are an adaptable and versatile element of the landscape that…
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