Northeast Regional Reports

  • Northeast Regional Reports

    Evergreen Perennials for the Northeast

    Lifelong saxifrage  Saxifraga paniculatasubsp. paniculata Zones: 2–6 Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 3 to 6 inches wide  Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained soil  Native range: Central Europe  Lifelong saxifrage…

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    4 Uncommon Trees and Shrubs for Striking Late-Season Interest

    Late fall and early winter can be a drab time in northeastern gardens. Most of the leaves have faded from the trees, and the perennial border is looking mushy and…

  • nativars for the northeast
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    3 Great Nativars for the Northeast

    You may have heard the word nativars and wondered what they are, but I'll bet you are already growing a rather impressive list of nativars in your garden. Simply said, nativars…

  • deer-resistant plants for northeast
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    Plants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the Northeast

    Fionuala Campion says in her article, Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials, "Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many…

  • Calamondin oranges
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    How to Grow Citrus All Year Long in Cold Climates

    Keeping citrus trees indoors is a dream for many gardeners who live in cold climates like the Northeast, especially through long, dark, and snowy winters. Many gardeners face the agonizing…

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    Perennials That Bloom in Late Summer

    Even the most well-planned border can look a bit shabby or even colorless by mid to late summer. Gaps can occur for many reasons, such as long summer heat waves,…

  • pollinator plants for the Northeast
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    Pollinator Plants for the Northeast

    Whether you have the space to create an expansive, pollinator-friendly landscape or just enough room to pot up a couple plants that are pollinator favorites, we can all do our…

  • Sakonnet Plant Fair
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    Tips for Attending Local Plant Sales

    Across North America, spring and summer mean that it's time to buy new plants for the garden, and while there are plenty of great nurseries and garden centers, real plant…

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    Tips for Pruning Climbing Hydrangea

    Few plants can add the romance and cozy-cottage feeling to a garden like climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris, Zones 4–9) can. Whether it's covering a semi-shady east-facing wall (an…

  • summer perennials for the northeast
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    Peak-Season Perennials for the Northeast

    While we would all ideally have gardens that look at their peak in every season, the reality is often far from that ideal. Very few of us have all the…