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    Regional Picks: Plant This, Not That– Southern Plains

    1. Overused: Smoke tree  Alternative: American smoke tree  Name: Cotinus coggygria and cvs.  Name: Cotinus obovatus American smoke tree  Name: Cotinus obovatus Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide…

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    Regional Picks: Plant This, Not That – Midwest

    1. Overused: Silver maple Alternative: Ginkgo Name: Acer saccharinum and cvs. Name: Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo Name: Ginkgo biloba Zones: 5 to 9 Size: 80 feet tall and 25 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; fertile,…

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    Plants to Build a Bed Around

    Not every plant in a garden can take center stage. A landscape needs an assortment of trees, shrubs, and grasses that will fade into the background during the growing season…

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    Oh, No! Now What?

    There is nothing less noticeable than an excellent pruning job. But on the flip side, there is nothing more noticeable than a poorly pruned plant. Pruning is a science and…

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    The 8 Best Plants for Privacy

    Why do we need hedges? Well, for one thing, they create privacy while clearly defining specific garden areas. Yet one mention of the word “hedge” and many gardeners cringe, envisioning…

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    Break the Bulb Monotony

    What would spring be without daffodils and tulips? Despite their beauty, the same bulbs can get a little boring year after year. By adding a few special, colorful, and often…