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4 Must-Have Butterfly Host Plants to Support Biodiversity

Even the most insect-wary gardeners have a special place in their hearts for butterflies. They bring a touch of whimsy and serendipity to our yards, flitting along like fairies and…
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Native Shrubs That Do It All in the Mountain West

A trend I see among many gardeners is experimenting with “new” perennials, either novel cultivars from breeders or older varieties that the plantsperson in question has never grown. Most of…
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Native Meadow Plants for Pollinators in the South

As pollinators disappear at alarming rates, maybe it’s time to set aside a little meadow in every yard—an area of space where native flowering plants and grasses can thrive and…
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The Best Native Hydrangeas: Plant Trial Results

Everyone loves hydrangeas, but nobody wants to see a year’s worth of blooms wiped out by a deep winter freeze or a badly timed pruning session. Fortunately, there are a…
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Which Smooth Hydrangeas Are Best for Pollinators? Mophead or Lacecap?

Wild hydrangea inflorescences, technically called corymbs, are typically flat to dome-shaped clusters containing hundreds of individual flowers, some fertile, some sterile. The mix of sterile and fertile flowers determines the…
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Ohio Natives in Bloom

Spring is when the native wildflowers in the woods really show off. I love this time of year, when I can go out to look for all my favorites in…
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3 Hardy Native Sedges You Should Grow

Being an undercover plant addict is my worst-kept secret. Sedges (Carex spp. and cvs., Zones 3–10) are my current fixation. I think spending so many years hooked on hostas (Hosta…
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How to Create a Butterfly Haven

I will never forget when I became hooked on butterflies. It was 2007, my first year working at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Missouri. Each spring the garden includes milkweeds (Asclepias…
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Another Visit to Mel’s Rustic Cabin Garden

We're returning to Mel's gorgeous New York State garden today. I sent in a GPOD entry in March 2022: Mel's Rustic Cabin Garden. This submission focused on the summer garden,…
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Easy-to-Grow Native Wildflowers for the Southwest

Brilliant wildflower displays are legendary in much of the Southwest, but they don’t occur every year. In fact, a widespread display only happens about once every ten years or so.…

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