Tony Fulmer

Tony Fulmer is chief horticulture officer for Chalet, a specialty nursery in Wilmette, Illinois.

Midwest Regional Reports
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Midwest

According to NASA Earth Observatory, one-third of the United States experienced some level of drought in 2020. Unfortunately, we know this was not a random anomaly but an increasing trend with…
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Shrubs for Small Spaces in the Midwest

Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses several small shrub varieties that provide big interest in a petite package as…
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Grow This Hydrangea for Its Foliage—and Its Ability to Climb

A lively argument (at least at a gathering of solid horticulturists) could be had over crowning the “Queen of Vines,” although that sobriquet has generally been reserved for Her Majesty…
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Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Midwest

See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…
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A Small Tree With Four-Season Impact

Have you ever experienced PSFM? It stands for “post-spring flower melancholy.” It occurs after nature has given her best color seemingly all at once and then it’s over. Wouldn’t it…
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Conifers for Gardens in the Midwest

See regional picks for conifers, and read the article by Andrew Brand for even more ideas. “Evergreen conifers provide the bones for any landscape. They offer a variety of colors,…
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Regional Picks: Plants That Glow – Midwest

Midwest 1. ‘Molly Fordham’ Rhododendron Name: Rhododendron ‘Molly Fordham’ Zones: 5 to 7 Size: 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained, acidic…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Midwest

Find foundation-friendly plants for the Midwest below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Regional Picks: Fast-Filling Plants – Midwest

1. 'Little Joe' Joe Pye Weed Name: Eutrochium dubium ‘Little Joe’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; moist soil Joe Pye…
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Regional Picks: Deer-Resistant Plants – Midwest

While most gardening pests and problems vary greatly depending on region, there is one dilemma that just about all of us have to contend with—deer. There are populations of deer…

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