September 2017 - Page 3 of 5
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ArticleA Profusion of Pink in Maine
Chris Buscemi from Maine, attracts bees, butterflies and moths, delighting in their daily dance throughout the garden.
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DesignRegional Picks: Grass Companions – Southeast
1. ‘Reuben’ Pineapple Lily Name: Eucomis ‘Reuben’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: 18 inches tall; 3 bulbs per square foot Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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DesignRegional Picks: Grass Companions – Midwest
1. Chardonnay Pearls® Slender Deutzia Name: Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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DesignRegional Picks: Grass Companions – Northeast
1. Wood Lily Name: Lilium philadelphicum USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 18 to 36 inches tall, 9 to 12 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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How-ToThe Science Behind Plant Division
Divide to multiply. Even the language of this common garden practice hints at its paradoxical power. Division is a simple method of vegetative propagation that involves separating a perennial plant…
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DesignIronweed: The Superhero of Fall Plants
Vernonia spp. and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil but adaptable to drier and/or gravelly soil Bloom Time: Mid- to…
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ArticleHow to Use Annuals in Your Garden
Years ago, I created a long, deep perennial border that I could enjoy and critique from my kitchen window. I was happy with the size and shape of the bed,…
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Article15 Ideas to Steal for Your Garden
Pablo Picasso said something to the effect of, “Bad artists imitate. Great artists steal.” The same quote is often attributed to Igor Stravinsky and T. S. Eliot. Whoever said it,…
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ArticleHow to Grow Brassicas
The genus Brassica is impressively large and diverse, selectively bred by many cultures to produce delicious roots, leaves, stems, and flower buds. One particularly widespread species, Brassica oleracea, was cultivated…
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DesignFlowering Grasses: Uncommon Varieties
When it comes to ornamental grasses and their flowers, also known as inflorescences, it’s the subtle things that add up. Sure, they don’t have the in-your-face flower power of a…
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