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    Regional Picks: Water-Wise Plants – Southern California

    Southern California   1. Deer Grass   Name: Muhlenbergia rigens Usda Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11 Size: 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide…

  • Sticky Monkeyflower
    Design

    Regional 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…

  • Nodding Onion
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    Regional Picks: Deer-Resistant Plants – Northeast

    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…

  • Various native perennial seeds and leaves
    How-To

    Native Perennials to Start from Seed

    Growing native perennials from seed is easier than you might imagine. If you choose species that are adapted to your climate and growing conditions, it’s likely that you can start…

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    The Best New Plants for 2016

    Every gardener loves to see what the new plants are each year, and this time around, there seems to be a little something for all of us. Some are updates…

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    Regional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Midwest

        1. ‘Berry Poppins’ Winterberry Name: Ilex verticillata ‘FarrowBPop’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade;…

  • Magnolia ‘Spectrum’
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    The Top 10 Magnolia Trees To Grow

    Magnolias (Magnolia spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9) have been appreciated as garden subjects for centuries. The Chinese planted magnolias at their temples as early as the seventh century,…

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    Awesome Asters

    What would autumn be like without asters? Boring, that’s what. Thankfully, I live in a place with a plethora of native asters that dot and decorate roadsides, fields, woodlands, and…

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    Regional Picks: Unusual Autumn Stars – Northern Plains

    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 the…

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    Regional 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…