Northern Plains Regional Reports
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsRejuvenation Pruning Tips for Overgrown Shrubs
The mild days of winter offer gardeners an opportunity to tend to tasks that are best done when the landscape is dormant. One of those tasks is the rejuvenation or…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsTrees and Shrubs with Winter Interest
I see winter as beginning with the first falling leaf and ending with the first sign of new growth. That can be a very long stretch in the Northern Plains…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsPlants With Fruit for Overwintering Wildlife
Some may see little more than bare twigs and dry leaves as the remnants of a vibrant summer fade away. But for those creatures that spend their lives outdoors, dormant…
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Northern Plains Regional ReportsLate-Winter and Early-Spring Bloomers for the Northern Plains
In Jason Reeves' article Plants That Bloom in Late Winter or Early Spring, he discusses how plants that bloom during the coldest time of the year, often go underappreciated: "Some…
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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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