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How-To
When Not to Prune
An old boss of mine used to say that “the best time to prune is when the knife is sharp.” His logic was, basically, prune when you have the time.…
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Design
Regional Picks: Late-Winter Interest – Southeast
1. Japanese Forest Grass Name: Hakonechloa macraand cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 12 to 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Partial shade; consistently moist, humus-rich…
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Design
Vines for the Connoisseur
Climbers add a depth and complexity to the garden that just can’t be achieved with perennials and shrubs. The sweeping flow and layered effects vines provide give a landscape a…
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Article
Regional Picks: Hot-Colored Plants – Northwest
1. ‘Firefly’ Heather Name: Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’ USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 7 Size: 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil This sweet little evergreen has a…
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Design
Knock-Your-Socks-Off Trees
Trees are a big deal. Once planted, they will change the garden around them and become the backbone of the landscape. They are the part of our gardens that will…
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Article
Regional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Mountain West
1. ‘Cream Puff’ Deodar Cedar Name: Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: Up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to…
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Design
The Best Japanese Maples
There aren’t many gardeners—beginners or experts—who don’t love a Japanese maple (cultivars of Acer palmatum, A. japonicum, and A. shirasawanum, USDA Hardiness Zones 5–8). They’re some of the most popular…
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Article
A Fresh Approach to Winter Containers
Designing containers in winter can be a challenge. With fewer plants available in many parts of the country, even the best container designers often resort to arrangements of cut greens…
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Article
Regional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Northeast
1. ‘Red O. D. Burke’ Japanese Red Pine Name: Pinus densiflora ‘Red O. D. Burke’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Size: 12 to 15 feet tall and 6 to…
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Article
Regional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Midwest
Sweet Cicely Name: Myrrhis odorata USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Size: Up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil I’m always…