Mass Planting
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DesignEpisode 145: Great Plants for Grouping
Isn’t every plant great in a group? Well, the answer is no. Some plants are too vigorous in their growth habits to share the stage, while others are better if…
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DesignTwo Ways to Add Mass Plantings Without Breaking the Bank
Look no further than the theater if you want to add some real impact to your perennial or flower garden. After all, a garden is essentially a living stage, so…
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DesignHow to Design Dense Garden Beds in the Northwest
While walking along a forest path today, I stepped over Douglas fir cones (Pseudotsuga menziesii, Zones 4–7) all around the base of a tree—a sure sign in the Pacific Northwest…
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DesignGarden of a Busy Cook
Today’s GPOD contributor may be busy but still manages to have a very beautiful garden anyway. I have a catering business that is very busy during the summer season, so…
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DesignAnswers to Common Mass Planting Questions
Mass planting can be just the thing to create drama and impact in the garden. That said, planting masses of the same type of plant isn't for everyone or every…
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DesignA Garden Design Plan That Incorporates Mass Plantings
When you’re first designing your mass plantings, it can be hard to envision how many plants to include and how close to install them. This garden is located at Afterglow…
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