Trees
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CollectionPlants That Tolerate Sun and Shade in Your Region
If gardeners had three wishes, at least one of them would likely be to ask for sunlight conditions in their landscape that would perfectly match their design sensibility and plant…
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DesignDesign an Engaging, Naturalistic Garden in the Shade
Twenty-five years ago when my wife Kathy and I started searching for a new home for our growing family, she focused on all the qualities one looks for in a…
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DesignPerfect Plants for Slopes
We design gardens in northwestern Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, and many of our clients’ properties have sections that are rocky and steep. Embracing the unique contours of each site, we have…
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ArticlePlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Pacific Northwest
1. Chinese Kousa Dogwood Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis Zones: 5–8 Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and 12 to 25 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…
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ArticlePlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Southeast
1. Plumleaf Azalea Name: Rhododendron prunifolium Zones: 5–9 Size: 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil…
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DesignA Field Guide to Plant Watching
Happy Monday GPODers! Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend with lots of time spent in the garden. If not in the garden, I hope you at least had an opportunity…
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DesignA Welcoming Approach to Entryway Garden Design
Creating an entryway that truly works is a worthwhile investment. You will enjoy how it makes your home look and feel, and providing a welcoming first glimpse of your home…
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DesignApril in Carla’s Garden, Part 2
We're back today to see more spring blooms in Carla Zambelli Mudry's garden in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Delicate new leaves on a Japanese maple This Japanese maple has new foliage that…
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How-To6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees
Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young fruit trees. Pruning to encourage proper branching structure and the production of high-quality fruit requires…
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DesignRoger and Linda’s Florida Garden
We are Roger and Linda. We live in Pompano Beach, Florida. We have built this little paradise, which is our pride and joy. We cherish every moment that we sit…
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