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Plants for Soggy Spots
Lots of gardeners have at least one area of their property that never seems to dry out. It is, invariably, in a location that screams for a garden, but most…
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The Best Garden Phlox
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8) is one of those “memory” plants for me—a plant I remember from a long way back, before I even knew…
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Thyme, the Fragrant Ground Cover
This low-growing herb brightens paths and borders with aromatic foliage and delicate flowers
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All About Asters
From tall to small, splashy to subdued, these perennials are proven performers.
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Learn to Grow Bold, Beautiful Baptisia
Long-lived, low-maintenance wild indigos make a big splash in perennial borders
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Big Blooms That Don’t Flop
Like most gardeners, I swoon at the sight of a border filled with towering delphiniums, head-high dahlias, and deliciously fragrant peonies. These are the coveted candies of the quintessential cottage…
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5 or 6 Reasons to Grow Pineapple Guava
Pineapple guava is quite possibly the world's most versatile shrub.