fall planting
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How-ToAutumn To-Do List for Southern California Gardeners
Southern California seems to be one of those areas that’s feeling the impact of drought more critically than many other parts of the country. Yet as autumn begins, there is…
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DesignCalifornia Native Shrubs to Plant in Fall
Woody shrubs add year-round interest, fullness, and height to the landscape, defining borders or providing shade and privacy. These sizable offerings often bridge the gap between taller trees and shorter…
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DesignFive Unusual Bulbs to Order Now and Plant in Fall
Buying bulbs was one of those autumn rituals that I looked forward to. It was something to do just as the cooler, crisp days arrived in mid-September or October. It…
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How-ToPlant in Fall for Spring Color in the Northern Plains, Part II: Trees and Shrubs
When designing for spring color, one should look past the typical displays of flowering bulbs and think of what can be offered by our early-blooming shrubs and trees. When combined…
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How-ToFall Is for Planting in Southern California
Spring is many gardeners’ favorite season for planting, but in our region spring can be short and studded with surprise heat spikes. This often means that newly added plants don’t…
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DesignA Native Bulb With a Stunning Spring Show
It sometimes seems that all bulbs come from either the Netherlands or somewhere around Greece or Turkey. But North America is home to some stunning bulbs as well. Camassia is…
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DesignBeautiful Tulip Varieties You Should Grow
Bulbs are always an afterthought in my garden. I really don’t have any excuse for this, other than by the time fall rolls around and it’s time to plant those…
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DesignThe Best Japanese Maples
There aren’t many gardeners—beginners or experts—who don’t love a Japanese maple (cultivars of Acer palmatum, A. japonicum, and A. shirasawanum, USDA Hardiness Zones 5–8). They’re some of the most popular…
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DesignAlliums All Season Long
Deer resistant and dynamic, these bulbs provide color from the first showers of spring to the last leaves of fall
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DesignTree Peonies Blossom in Dappled Shade
These easy-to-grow shrubs add romance and fragrance to the garden
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