Midwest Regional Reports
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Midwest Regional ReportsAn Annual Worth Your Time: ‘Strawberry Fields’ Globe Amaranth
I enjoy the brightness and warmth of true red in sunny garden designs, although I prefer it in moderation. ‘Strawberry Fields’ globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana ‘Strawberry Fields’, Zones 11–12) has…
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Midwest Regional ReportsShrubs 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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Midwest Regional ReportsPest Control for the Midwest: Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has gained a certain notoriety over the last 20 years. This pest has been responsible for the death of over 100 million ash trees (Fraxinus…
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Midwest Regional ReportsMidwest September Garden To-Do List
Plant fall containers. With some of our summer containers looking a bit haggard, this is a great month to revive container plantings by removing spent plants and replacing them with…
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Midwest Regional ReportsPlants for Birds in the Midwest
As William Cullina mentions in his article on plants for birds, the sad reality is songbirds are disappearing: "Habitat loss, pesticides, and the accompanying decline of insect populations have contributed…
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Midwest Regional Reports‘Sun King’ Aralia Is Perennial Royalty for Midwest Gardens
I’m a huge fan of ‘Sun King’ aralia (Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’, Zones 3–8) and wasn’t surprised when it was selected as the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year by…
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Midwest Regional ReportsGorgeous Globe-Shaped Flowers for the Midwest
Summer gardening offers an amazing array of flower colors and textures to choose from. When combining plants for a progression of blooms, gardeners like to focus on color combinations that…
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Midwest Regional ReportsGrowing Lettuce Through Spring, Summer, and Fall in the Midwest
While early spring is the perfect time to sow seeds of cool-season greens, particularly the wide array of tasty lettuce selections available, there are some methods you can use to…
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Midwest Regional ReportsShrubs That Bloom in Late Spring and Early Summer
We incorporate shrubs, both deciduous and evergreen, for a wide range of purposes. Perhaps we’re providing scale along the foundation of a structure, creating separation, or establishing privacy. While shrubs…
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Midwest Regional ReportsSilver Foliage for the Midwest
Silver foliage can offer months of interest while providing a clean, crisp look that will help tone down some of the bolder colors around it. While it works well alongside…
