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Native Flowers for a Mid-Atlantic Cutting Garden

Who says only annuals can make up a cut flower garden? By now gardeners know that native perennials are sustainable pollinator attractors and are necessary to support wildlife. In addition…
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Sweet Peas in the Northeast, Part II: Varieties

Few annuals deliver the trifecta that sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus, annual) do. Fragrance and old-fashioned charm go a long way when it comes to cut flowers, but absolutely no flower…
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Sweet Peas in the Northeast, Part I: Growing Guide

If you haven't noticed, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus, annual) are back in fashion. A century ago, they were the most popular cut flower in North America, but they fell out…
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The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Mulch for Southern California

For some years now, I have been teaching classes to homeowners for the local water district. The classes cover the different elements of creating a watershed-wise garden. We cover a…
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South June Garden To-Do List

For many gardeners in the South, May is a blur. When June rolls around and the warmest days of summer loom, perhaps we are ready for a short breather. From…
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Northern Plains June Garden To-Do List

Plant, plant, plant! Before those summer temperatures really start to kick in, take advantage of late spring rains and cooler temps by planting out your annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees…
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Mid-Atlantic June Garden To-Do List

Add and subtract from your garden. June is a great time to assess what you have in the garden. By now the garden has filled in, and you can add…
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Northeast June Garden To-Do List

June makes gardening look easy. If the heat and humidity hold off, we’ll barely have to break a sweat to accomplish the most urgent tasks: to stop and smell the…
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Southern Plains June Garden To-Do List

Collect seed from spring bloomers. In the rush to tear out spent annuals or cut back perennials that have finished flowering, don’t forget to collect seed for next year. After…
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Southwest June Garden To-Do List

Give some extra attention to your roses. Roses should be getting a deep watering every day during the month of June. Mulch your roses to help them retain their moisture.…

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