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How-ToHow to Get Rid of Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are more than just weeds. Beyond the garden they can cause serious economic and environmental damage, and sometimes even harm to human health. Invasive nonnative species typically tolerate…
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DesignRegional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives – Southern California
Invasive - Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis) 1. ‘Bee’s Bliss’ Creeping Sage Name: Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’ USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and…
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DesignPlants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Southeast
Troublesome Plant - Lupines (Lupinus spp. and cvs.) 1. Carolina Lupine Name: Thermopsis villosa USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 8 Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Midwest
Troublesome Plant - European privet (Ligustrum vulgare) 1. ‘Conoy’ Burkwood Viburnum Name: Viburnum × burkwoodii ‘Conoy’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 8 Size: 4 to 5 feet tall and 7…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Central California
Troublesome Plant - Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and cvs.) 1. ‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 9 Size: 2 to…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plant This With That—Northwest
Plant this . . . Sunset Celebration™ rose Name: Rosa ‘Sunset Celebration’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun;…
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ArticleUncommon Grasses
A couple of old-school gardeners I admire believe that ornamental grasses belong in meadows or along the shore, not in the garden. I reluctantly agree that grasses can dress the…
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DesignThere’s More Than One Way to Be Bold in the Garden
Any garden can be bold, like that of Marilyn Wallace. The spaces she creates, indoors and out, emphasize strong elements balanced by more delicate or intricate ones (or just empty…
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DesignCinderella Plants: Great Plants that Deserve Recognition
Every year, for as long as anyone can remember, a new batch of plants is introduced to the masses. As gardeners, we crave new plants—something we haven’t seen before or…
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