Northern Plains Regional Reports
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsUse These Ground Covers as Lawn Substitutes
I think gardens look best when the ground is covered with either lush growth or an appropriate natural mulch to cover barren soil. Full coverage of the soil has the…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsThree Perennials That Can Grow in Clay Soil
Soil composition plays a critical role in the success of any garden. Plants respond to a variety of factors, with soil structure being one of the most important. Few of…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsFall-Flowering Perennials for Pollinators in the Northern Plains
I find late-season flowers to be some of the most delightful of the year. They represent one last encore to a year of gardening done well. The bees enjoy the…
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Northern Plains Regional Reports6 Native Bee Balms to Grow for Gorgeous Color in the Garden
Bee balm (Monarda spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) has long been a garden staple for its bold flower colors. The common name comes from the fact that the resin is…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsHardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains
No matter the size or location of your garden, you are likely to be planting in more than one type of environment. Under the canopy of trees, along foundations, under…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsThe Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains
The great plantsman Michael Dirr once said, "A garden without a viburnum is akin to life without music and art.” Viburnums (Viburnum spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are a large…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsHardy, Fragrant Vines for the Northern Plains
When you need a tall plant but don’t have a lot of room, a vine is the perfect solution. And when vines have fragrant flowers, they check off yet another…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsPlants for the Northern Plains to Add to Your Shopping List
Whether you’re walking through your local garden center, flipping through the pages of your favorite catalog, or scrolling the website of an online retailer, the sheer number of plant choices…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsDesigning a Garden With Sequential Color
Every garden I design has a theme, even if it is just about color. A sequential color design is not created with the aim of one plant blooming after another,…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsMarch Garden To-Do List for the Northern Plains
Prepare your perennials It won’t be long now before your perennials start to wake up from their winter slumber. You can help them get a jump-start on the year by…
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