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    Hot Summer Color for Northern California

    Summertime in Northern California brings longer days, hotter temperatures, minimal rainfall, and with any luck, a great vacation or two. We're lazier gardeners now that the spring rush is over,…

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    Terrific Small Trees for Yards of Any Size

    Trees add beauty and curb appeal to your garden. They increase your property value, bring year-round structure, and provide habitat for wildlife. There’s no doubt planting a tree is a…

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    Why Aren’t You Growing More Baptisias?

    Years ago, I decided to plant a baptisia in my small garden. I was willing to give up precious space to such a large plant in expectation of the vibrant…

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    8 Plants With Long Growing Seasons

    It’s easy to see why spring reigns supreme in the garden. What’s not to love about the saccharine effusion of lilacs (Syringa spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8), irises…

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    Hellebores Cure the Late-Winter Blues

    Here's what to look for when choosing the best Oriental hybrids