california
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Design
Shade-Loving Shrubs for the California
Finding interesting plants for shade can be a struggle, but when you add in the desire for that plant to be a woody shrub, the list narrows even more. But…
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Design
Tracy’s Dry Garden in California
Hi! I'm Tracy, gardening in the East Bay, California, Zone 9b. I've done 100% of the planting here; the space behind the house was just a pile of mud when…
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Collection
Favorite Plants Improved for Your Region
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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Design
4 Outstanding Spring Plants for California
We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…
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Design
A Drought-Tolerant California Garden
Today's photos come from Stephen Katcher. I am writing to share some pictures of my garden in Studio City, California. I live with my wife of twenty years, our two…
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Design
Regional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Southern California
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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Design
Rebuilding a Garden After a Fire
Today’s photos come from Carol Cowee. Her images remind us to cherish the beauty of our gardens and inspire us to rebuild when disaster strikes. This was my garden of…
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Article
Building a Dream Garden in California
Today we’re visiting Donald LaGrand’s garden in Somerset, California. These photos are from October. The property is just over 4 acres and lies at the foothills of the Sierra Mountains…
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Article
Escape From the Cold and Snow
Barbara Cain lives in Norwell, Massachusetts. She’s shared some photos from her garden with us before. See some of her favorite tropicals in her garden here. But of course this…
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Article
Part 2 of the Bunny Garden
Welcome back to another view of Nanci Kerby’s incredible garden in Napa, California. This is a wild, informal garden that relies on generous planting and self-sowers to create a relaxed…