Wisconisn - Fine Gardening

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    Are Robotic Lawn Mowers Effective?

    Automation is everywhere, promising to make our lives easier and more productive. When it comes to mowing our lawns, the traditional time-saver has been finding someone else to do the…

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    Design

    Dawn’s Prairie Gardens and Greenhouse in Wisconsin

    Hi GPODers! We're about 2 months out from spring (who's counting?), but here at GPOD we're continuing to bask in the color and warmth of last year's growing season thanks…

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    Anna’s Warm, Dry Fall in Wisconsin

    Hi GPODers! In last week's Thanksgiving post (check that out here if you missed it), one of the photos featured was a peak summer scene from Anna Tsai's garden in…

  • spring and summer gardens from GPOD
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    Giving Thanks to the GPOD Community

    Happy Thanksgiving GPODers (and happy belated Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian readers)! I've been a part of building and preparing Garden Photo of the Day to send to all…

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    Low-Light Indoor Plants with Unique Foliage

    Who wouldn’t love a lush display of fabulous foliage filling their home during dreary winter months? I attempt to achieve this with select tropical plants I have nurtured for years.…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
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    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

  • ornamental grass with yellow and purple mums
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    GPOD on the Road: Lake Geneva in Early Fall

    Happy Friday GPODers! It's been a while since I shared my cross-continent travels from last year, and some recent events had me reflecting on a scenic, last-minute stop that I…

  • fall container with dried corn stalks and faux pumpkins
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    Uncommon Combinations for Fall Container Gardens

    Containers are the finishing touch in any garden and can be filled for every season. Summer is typically seen as the pinnacle of planting for containers, but that is just…

  • Whorled Milkweed
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    Native Plants for Summer Interest in the Midwest

    Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata Zones: 3–9 Size: 1 to 2½ feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a wide range of…

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    Fabulous Flowers in Anna’s Wisconsin Garden

    Hi GPODers! Today we're off to Wisconsin to get an update from Anna Tsai's garden (you can check out earlier posts of Anna's garden here: 21 Years of Hard Gardening…