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  • Buttercup winter hazel
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    Buttercup Winter Hazel for the Southeast

    A group of shrubs that top my underused-shrub list are winter hazels (Corylopsis spp. and cvs., Zones 5–8). Winter hazel is in the same family as witch hazel (Hamamelis spp.…

  • 9 New Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden
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    9 New Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden

    The tiniest panicle hydrangea yet Name: Fire Light Tidbit® panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPK’) Zones: 3–8 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…

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    Shrubs That Bloom All Year Long in the Southwest

    The Southwest winter landscape doesn’t just have to be filled with various tones of brown and green. There are many beautiful flowers that can bloom throughout the milder months in…

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    Shrubs With Autumn Interest for the Midwest

    When we see hints in early fall of bigger changes to come later in the season, we look for color and impact wherever we can find it. Certainly, some of…

  • best native woodies
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    Regional Picks for Best Native Woodies

    Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs

    Showy shrubs can be a cure-all in garden design. They can extend garden interest during seasons when other plants are going dormant or being pushed indoors. They add unique textures…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Midwest

    See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Southeast

    See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Mid-Atlantic

    See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…

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    Regional Picks: Showy Shrubs – Northeast

    See regional picks for showy shrubs, and read the article by Paul Cappiello for even more ideas. “Show-stopping shrubs—you know the kind. You’re leading a group of friends around the…