Wisconisn - Fine Gardening
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Design
Hardy Spring Containers for Warm Days and Cold Nights
Spring is that time of year when the air smells like things want to grow. But then a chilly wind shows up with a snow flurry and reminds you it’s…
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Design
Low-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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Design
Noninvasive Alternatives to Privet Hedge
With origins as far back as the Bronze Age, hedges were used to corral livestock to protect crops, defend land from invaders, and, eventually, define the boundaries of property and…
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Design
Great 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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How-To
Bonsai 101: Lessons from the Chicago Botanic Garden
While I enjoy experiencing all types of plants at the botanic gardens I visit, I have always been entranced by stunning bonsai specimens and actively seek out bonsai collections whenever…
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Article
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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Design
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…
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Design
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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Design
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.…