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How-ToHow to Build a Bird-Feeder Wreath
In winter, food can be hard for birds to come by. Using materials from your yard, you can make a wreath that both feeds them and looks good while doing…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant It And Forget It – Northwest
1. Creeping Oregon Grape Name: Mahonia repens Zones: 5-9 Size: 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions:Full sun to full shade; well-drained soil When it comes to natives, Oregon…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants That Glow – Midwest
Midwest 1. ‘Molly Fordham’ Rhododendron Name: Rhododendron ‘Molly Fordham’ Zones: 5 to 7 Size: 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained, acidic…
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DesignRegional Picks: Deer-Resistant Plants – Southern California
While most gardening pests and problems vary greatly depending on region, there is one dilemma that just about all of us have to contend with—deer. There are populations of deer…
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DesignRegional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Northern California
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 Northern…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants for Winter’s Worst – Mountain West
Mountain West Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; poor to average, well-drained soil Jupiter’s beard…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Garden Staples – South
1. ‘Sunshine Blue’ Highbush Blueberry Name: Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Tough Roadside Plants – Midwest
1. ‘Northwind’ Switchgrass Name: Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial…
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