Northeast Regional Reports
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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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Northeast Regional Reports
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…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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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Northeast Regional Reports
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,…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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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Northeast Regional Reports
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…
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Northeast Regional Reports
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…