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    Big Blooms That Don’t Flop

    Like most gardeners, I swoon at the sight of a border filled with towering delphiniums, head-high dahlias, and deliciously fragrant peonies. These are the coveted candies of the quintessential cottage…

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    Biennials That Are Worth Your Time

    You may already think that you know what a biennial is. Maybe you’ve said, “Why bother?” to yourself all these years. You’re not interested in something that just grows a…

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    Plants That Can Weather Winter’s Worst

    When you live in a cold climate, winter can wreak havoc on your plants. During cold, dry, windy winters, perennials can die by spring from desiccation, while during cold, wet,…

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    Regional Picks: Cutting-Garden Essentials – Midwest

    1. Orange butterfly weed Name: Asclepias tuberosa USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained loam to dry soil This…