Mid-Atlantic - Page 2 of 45
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Magnificent Magnolias for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Millions of years of evolution and hybridization efforts by generations of enthusiasts have produced hundreds of magnolia species and cultivars. Our mild Mid-Atlantic climate is conducive for growing a significant…
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Spring Planting Plan for the Mid-Atlantic
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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Celebrating a Favorite Mum
My name is Maria Clemente, and I live in northern New Jersey. Working in the garden design industry for over 20 years has inspired me to create several garden areas…
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Andy’s Best Plants for the Winter Garden
Andy Schenk of Malvern, Pennsylvania, calls his garden “Look Again Garden,” and today he is sharing some photos that will certainly make you look again, as these are some of…
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January in Carol’s Garden
January may not seem like a very flowery time for most gardeners, but today we’re looking at what was blooming in January in Carol Verhake’s garden in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Her…
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How-To
Garden-Friendly Snow Clearing and Salt Alternatives
In the depths of winter the focus on what happens under our feet is generally centered around staying safe and minimizing slips, trips, and falls on steps or walkways covered…
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Design
Through the Seasons at Ned Wolf Park
Eric Sternfels sent in these photos today, of a beautiful community-created garden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called Ned Wolf Park. We’ve visited this garden a couple of times before (Revisiting Ned…
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Janet’s Rock Garden
Eric Sternfels sent in today’s photos. We’ve visited Eric’s garden before (Summer in Eric's Garden) but today he’s taking us along on a tour of a friend’s garden: Here is…
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How-To
Winter is Best Time for Rejuvenation Pruning in the Mid-Atlantic
While a light hand is apropos for many pruning jobs, sometimes a judicious but heavy hand is needed. Rejuvenation pruning is a heavy-handed but efficient method to bring overlooked, overgrown,…
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Design
How to Plant Minor Bulbs for Major Impact
After a long winter nothing brings more joy than seeing the first signs of spring. With a little planning and patience, you can amplify and enhance this feeling of delight…