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DesignHardy Hibiscus for the Northern Plains
Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses a bulb, annual, perennial, edible, and shrub to be featured in its “Year of the” program to draw attention to unique plants and…
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DesignRegional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Northern Plains
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Northern Plains below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants…
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How-ToPreventing Winter Salt Damage
In the gardening world, the area between the sidewalk and the road is often known as the hellstrip due to the difficulty in getting plants to grow, much less survive,…
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DesignAnnuals With Winter Interest for the Northern Plains
Even though early fall frosts and freezes have caused your garden to enter a state of slumber, you can still enjoy color and texture from certain annuals or tender, nonhardy…
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How-ToNorthern Plains December Garden To-Do List
Create a winter container. Fill a beautiful container with clippings from your garden to enjoy during the winter months and extend the gardening season. Containers are an adaptable and versatile…
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Design137-Year-Old Cannas
Today we’re in Gothenburg, Nebraska, visiting Kristi Kreuscher’s garden. These cannas originated in Germany. My husband’s great-great grandparents brought cannas with them when they emigrated from Germany in 1883. They…
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DesignPerennials for Fall Color in the Northern Plains
Many trees and shrubs take the spotlight in the fall with an array of foliage colors, but they are not the only ones who can provide a late-season “wow” factor.…
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How-ToNorthern Plains October Garden To-Do List
Mulch in place. Keeping up with the raking and blowing of leaves in the fall can be a never-ending task, especially when every breeze in our windy region brings in…
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DesignBest Native Woodies for the Northern Plains
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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DesignHosta Heaven in North Dakota
We are Bill and Grace Wald. Our home and gardens are located along the banks of the Sheyenne River in Harwood, North Dakota. We are in Zone 4. Our property…
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