Michigan
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DesignMoon Garden Inspiration for the Midwest
My wife and I are both avid gardeners, but we typically only find time to sit and enjoy the landscape at dusk or after sunset. To maximize the evening appeal…
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ArticleShopping-List Plants for the Midwest
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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DesignDesign Ideas for Managing Rainwater in Your Garden
Whenever I am working to resolve water problems in a landscape, I must acknowledge that water will always win. The best we can do is creatively direct it toward the…
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DesignHave You Visited the Garfield Park Conservatory?
The winter doldrums are a reality in the Midwest, especially for gardeners, but an immersive plant adventure at your local conservatory is a sure way to lift your spirits. Fortunately,…
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DesignSpring Versus Summer in Dale’s Garden
We’re visiting with Dale Dailey today. Our garden is well established and located in central Michigan near Lansing. It has been featured in the GPOD in the past (Dale's Garden…
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DesignSpring Planting Plan for the Midwest
In her article "Spring Planting Ideas," Michelle Gervais beautifully illustrates the magical time that is the start of spring: "Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear.…
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DesignThe Best Dwarf Evergreens for Winter Containers
No garden is complete without at least a few containers for seasonal color. I always specify locations for planters when I create a new landscape design, with the intention of…
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How-ToWinter Herb Gardening: Easy Herbs to Grow in a Cold Frame
Cold frames are a great way to get a jump-start on or extend the gardening season. An easy way to get started with cold-frame growing is to put it to…
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DesignCascading Woody Plants for the Midwest
Softening tall or craggy surfaces are situations that seldom come up in my design practice, as I work in environments that are typically rather flat. There are times, however, when…
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DesignDeb’s Whimsical Garden, Part 2
Welcome back to Deb Jedynak’s garden in Holland, Michigan, where she loves pushing zones and getting creative with containers and designs. The pure white petals of this beautiful lily (Lilium…
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