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DesignLow-Maintenance Plants for Your Region
When we only prioritize plants we want over plants our landscape needs, each season is filled with a never-ending list of chores: pruning, pinching, watering, treating, amending, and fertilizing, with…
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DesignGreat Native Perennials for Your Region
In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…
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DesignUsing Native Plants in Containers
Designing containers is a gratifying activity that will immediately transform any outdoor space, no matter the size. After joining the talented team at Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, I…
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How-ToEasy Ways to Make Any Lawn More Eco-Friendly
Replacing your lawn with a matrix of native plants might not be an option for you, but you can still move the ecological needle in the right direction in your…
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DesignGrow a Garden Retreat That Bridges Sun and Shade
Oftentimes what works in life during your 30s and 40s isn’t sustainable later on; this is especially true when it comes to gardening. After more than three decades as a…
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How-ToHow to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers
Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…
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DesignThe Best Plants for Spring Color in Your Region
As winter loosens its grip, the arrival of spring brings a burst of fresh color to gardens across the country. But depending on where you live, the best plants for…
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DesignKevin Bacon, Annie, and me: A story of how a garden tour comes to life
The gardening world is like that pop culture phenomenon, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” You know the one, where you can link any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps…
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DesignTop Truly Deer-Resistant Evergreens for a Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Landscape
Evergreen trees and shrubs form the structural backbone of any garden design and are invaluable for multi-season interest. They can act as focal points or they can be a backdrop…
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DesignGreat Native Perennials That Are Easy to Grow Almost Anywhere
Got a challenging location in your garden? You’re not alone. I have never encountered a landscape without at least one area that is difficult for growing plants. Mine is a…
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