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ArticleRegional Picks: Overlooked Plants – Southern California
Southern California Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens and cvs.) USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; prefers well-drained…
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ArticleImproved Varieties of Old Favorites
Ever notice how often popular plants prove to be problem children? Almost every gardener I know grows at least one troublesome plant—like phlox, for example, even if it means a…
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DesignRegional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives – Northwest
Invasive - Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii and cvs.) 1. Meyer Lilac Name: Syringa meyeri USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 6 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full…
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ArticleDesigning With the Ultimate Color Contrast
A garden based on color contrasts is always interesting. It doesn’t matter what season it is, how mature the plants are, or even what’s in bloom—pair two plants that are…
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DesignRegional Picks: Alternatives to Invasives – Southern Plains
Invasive - Russian Olive (Elaegnus angustifolia) 1. Silver Buffaloberry Name: Shepherdia argentea USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 6 Size: 8 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Summer Standouts – Northwest
1. Globe Artichoke Name: Cynara scolymus USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Size: 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil…
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ArticleCreate a Four-Season Front Entry
Create a garden that looks good all of the time. An exciting entry should be more than just a collection of seasonal stars; it must also have plants that establish…
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DesignPlant Trial Results: Meadow Rues
One of my longtime favorite garden plants is lavender mist meadow rue. I love its dainty flowers and long-blooming nature, not to mention the fact that its handsome foliage remains…
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ArticleVegetables That Are Pretty
In the quest to find something new and different for your garden each spring, it’s easy to zoom right past the offerings of veggie seeds and transplants on your way…
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Kitchen GardeningUnusual Herbs With Excellent Flavor
“Herbs are weeds.” Because I own a nursery that specializes in this special breed of plants, I’ve heard that phrase come out of the mouths of my customers, friends, family—heck,…
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