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DesignA Rich Palette of Leaves
It is always a treat when Syd Carpenter submits photos from her garden in Philadelphia. If you’ve missed previous photos of this incredible garden, you can see them here: READER…
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DesignConifers for Gardens in Northern California
See regional picks for conifers, and read the article by Andrew Brand for even more ideas. “Evergreen conifers provide the bones for any landscape. They offer a variety of colors,…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Northern Plains
If you’re sick of the same old asters and mums, why not plant an unexpected fall-star instead? Here some truly out-of-the-ordinary plants for upping your fall garden game in the…
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DesignRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Midwest
If you’re sick of the same old asters and mums, why not plant an unexpected fall-star instead? Here some truly out-of-the-ordinary plants for upping your fall garden game in the…
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DesignThe Best Japanese Maples
There aren’t many gardeners—beginners or experts—who don’t love a Japanese maple (cultivars of Acer palmatum, A. japonicum, and A. shirasawanum, USDA Hardiness Zones 5–8). They’re some of the most popular…
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ArticleGet Long-Lasting Good Looks with Less Work
I have a large garden on a horse ranch in Petaluma, California, and when I arrived here 16 years ago, the landscape consisted of acres of reclaimed pasture festooned with…
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DesignSmall Trees That Like Shade
A tiny shady spot in need of year-round structure: This is a scenario that gives even the most seasoned gardener nightmares. But areas like this are in every landscape—whether it’s…
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ArticleFocus on Seasonality
On a scale of one to 10—with 10 being the greatest concern—seasonality should rank about eight or nine when it comes to designing a garden. But developing a year-round powerhouse…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Great Plants for the Front Yard – Northeast
‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple Name: Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: Up to 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; rich, acidic, well-drained…
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