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Perennials With Purple Flowers for the Southeast
Purple is my number-one flower color. If I’m asked to design a perennial-focused garden, there is very little chance purple doesn’t make an appearance. When I saw the Pantone color…
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Having Fun Digging In
My name is Kat, and I’ve been gardening for two years in a small town in Ontario, Canada. Our village is in a rural area, and I’m very lucky to…
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Design
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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Design
Trade in Your Troublesome Plants
If you’ve ever grown plants, odds are that you’ve tried a plant that you couldn’t (or shouldn’t) grow for some reason. Did your grandma grow lilacs on her farm in…
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Regional Picks: Plants for Winter’s Worst – Northwest
Northwest ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’) USDA Hardiness zones: 8 to 11 Size: 18-inch-tall foliage (with 30-inch-tall flowering stems) and 2 feet wide Conditions: Full sun…