Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsEndangered Plants in the Mid-Atlantic
Like the vanishing butterflies and bees, when a plant species begins to disappear it sparks concern that the environment is off-balance. Having a wide range of plants—plant diversity—is essential for…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsA Low-Stress Approach to Growing Dahlias in the Mid-Atlantic
My earliest memories of dahlias (Dahlia spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11) revolve around my grandfather, who grew them with gusto. His plants were neatly laid out in rows in the…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsGetting Creative with Patio Materials
When it comes to landscape design, patios are the most requested hardscape element from my clients, and for good reason—they serve as a central hub of activity and a visual…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports6 Outstanding Cherry Blossom Trees
Nothing announces the arrival of spring more than flowering cherry trees. Sure, watching bulbs make their way out of the ground is thrilling, but when the cherry trees break out…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsDesigning a Unique Garden Fence
Fences are to landscapes as dental plans are to general health insurance in the United States—crucial to the integrity of the whole but treated like a stand-alone issue until something…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPlants That Can Anchor a Landscape
While omitting anchor plants won’t cause your garden to up and float away, it can make conceptualizing your design more difficult and lead to a space that lacks good form…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPlants for a Woodland Garden with Fall and Winter Interest
Come fall, blooms have turned to seedpods and the weather has turned brisk, but the garden can still be beautiful. For many plants, particularly those on a forest’s edge, it…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsEvergreen Vines Add Privacy and Soften Edges
Mystery and romance are two words that come to mind when thinking of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It’s mysterious in that its existence is only known through descriptions in…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsHow to Use Compost in the Garden to Combat Intense Heat and Drought
There is no way to sugarcoat the challenges many of us in the Mid-Atlantic region have faced this summer. The inconsistency of rainfall and the extreme high temperatures have greatly…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Mid-Atlantic
American Dittany Cunila origanoides Zones: 5–8 Size: 10 to 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil Native range: Central and eastern United States American…
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