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Design
Planting Around a Patio in the Pacific Northwest
February in our region was a month of waiting for the weather to get better. Warm winds and longer days have finally arrived, and most of us are desperate to…
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Design
From Driveway to Getaway
We call the small garden room at the back of our property “our folly” not only for its whimsical nature but also for the many twists and turns our design…
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Article
Packing Color in a Small Garden, Part 2
Welcome back to Sharon Vickers’s garden in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. We saw part of this garden yesterday, and today we’re back for more color! This is the backyard garden.…
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Article
Choosing Plants for Color All Year
Today’s photos come from Pallavi Divekar of Chicago. I started this hobby around 2008 after being in my house for three years and watching what was blooming in the yard.…
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Article
Saving Water Without Compromising Beauty
Today’s photos come from John Lewallen. I live in Glendora, California, which is just east of Pasadena. This is a semi-arid foothill region in Zones 10–11. Over a period of…
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Article
Looking at the Garden
Today’s garden belongs to Laurie Robertson. Hello! I garden in Zone 5A, with a lot of shade and part shade. I also tend toward moist soils. This year is season…
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How-To
Which Wood Finish is Best For You?
Looks that last. These garden chairs won’t need yearly refinishing, thanks to a coat of paint. It’s tempting to leave outdoor wooden structures and furniture unfinished. You’ll save yourself the…