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Southern Native Plants That Can Work in Almost Any Garden
The South has much more to offer the rest of the country than the culinary delights of barbecue pork, pimento cheese, and fried green tomatoes. Strolling through woodlands of the…
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Episode 127: Plants for Winter’s Worst
Much like the United States Postal Service, these plants will not let rain, nor sleet, nor driving snow stop them from pulling through the worst winter weather imaginable. It can…
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Hardy Shrubs With Showy Berries
Looking to brighten up the fall and winter garden? Consider adding fruit-producing shrubs to your plant palette. Flowering shrubs that develop colorful fall and winter berries not only add beauty…
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Hardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains
No matter the size or location of your garden, you are likely to be planting in more than one type of environment. Under the canopy of trees, along foundations, under…
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New Hydrangeas for the Northern Plains
Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) have become one of my favorite shrubs when designing gardens for my clients. They come in many sizes and shapes and have various…
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Satisfying Your Zone Envy in the Northern Plains
There are many plants that grow in the rest of the United States that we probably will never be able to grow in the Northern Plains. However, there are a…
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Tough, Hardy Native Perennials for the Midwest
Native perennials are becoming more popular and more available to gardeners every year. They have the merits of being adaptable in our climate, and some need less maintenance because they…
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Pretty Plants That Are Tougher Than They Look
Next time you’re at Disneyland, study the plants. Their connection with the adjacent rides is simply astounding; the thistlelike Miss Wilmot’s Ghost (Eryngium giganteum, Zones 3–9) surrounding the Haunted House…
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10 Plants for Year-Round Containers
These survivors can stay in pots for years, lending consistency to your designs