Kelly Norris
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ArticlePreview: Dry Shade Stars
Dry shade is arguably the toughest gardening condition to deal with, yet it’s one of the most commonly encountered. Virtually any yard with a nearby established tree canopy benefits from…
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DesignSummer Stars That Beat the Heat
August is a month that discourages even the most tenacious gardeners. Amid sweltering heat, stifling humidity, drought, and a general listlessness, most gardeners retreat to the drone of the air…
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Article8 Plants with Long Growing Seasons
It’s easy to see why spring reigns supreme in the garden. What’s not to love about the saccharine effusion of lilacs (Syringa spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8), irises…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Tough-as-Nails Shrubs – Midwest
1. ‘Sem’ False Spirea Name: Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8 Size: 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates a…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Midwest
1. Shredded Umbrella Plant Name: Syneilesis aconitifolia USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 8 Size: 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil…
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Midwest Regional ReportsThe Best Perennials to Start from Seed – Midwest
1. Pasque flower Name: Pulsatilla patens USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 6 to 10 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil What…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Deerproof Perennials – Midwest
Hoary skullcap Name: Scutellaria incana usda hardiness zones: 5 to 8 size: 2 to 3 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches wide conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained…
