Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
How to Help Perennials Bloom Longer into Summer
Enjoying the beauty of plants and flowers is the number one reason most of us love to garden, so it’s always fun to find new ways to help our plants…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Two Tree-Planting Pitfalls to Avoid
You’ve probably heard the old saying that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second best time is now. If you’ve recently been inspired…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Do You Dare to Try the “Chelsea Chop”?
In late May, many of us look forward to seeing social media posts about the Chelsea Flower Show. The timing of this event is a reminder that there are many…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Suppress Weeds Organically with Corn Gluten Meal
Managing weeds organically can truly be a challenge. After some experimentation, I have found that corn gluten meal (CGM) is showing very promising results in controlling the annual weeds that…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Healthy Soil Is at the Heart of a Thriving Garden
Soil is a complex structure made up of mineral solids and organic matter interwoven with aggregates and open pore spaces. The open spaces between soil particles are just as important…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
An Easy Approach to Clematis Pruning
As gardeners look forward to the joys of spring, we often turn to pruning to exercise our green thumbs. Knowing when and how to prune clematis (Clematis spp. and cvs.,…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Shopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic
Little kids have Christmas. Gardeners have spring. To anyone who loves plants, this is the most wonderful time of the year. As warmer weather approaches, gardeners across the country eagerly anticipate…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Winter Gardening: Inspiration for a Time of Wonder
It is tempting to think of winter as a time of hibernation, but these seemingly quieter moments can be the time when a garden’s most significant changes take place. With…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Bluestars Shine in Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Every garden needs a few all-star players on its roster, and any bluestar (Amsonia spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) would be a great addition to your team. Best known for…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
Tree Planting Tips
When you’ve gone to the trouble of finding exactly the right tree for your garden, it makes sense that you’d want to give it every possible advantage at planting time.…