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    How to Do the Chelsea Chop

    Gardening takes a leap of faith: we hope plants will thrive to meet our expectations and fulfill their assigned roles. But we can do more than cross our fingers. To…

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    Late-Spring Plant Combinations

    Late May to early June—after spring’s chill is past but before summer’s heat and humidity have set in--is naturally a time of lush foliage and abundant bloom in our Mid-Atlantic…

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    How to Take Advantage of an Early Spring in the Northeast

    The groundhog predicted an early spring this year. Should we believe him? Back when Thoreau compiled his lists of flowering times and migration observations, spring arrived in Concord, Massachusetts, a…

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    Tips for Creating One-of-a-Kind Container Designs

    Container gardening isn’t just for those with patio homes or balconies. Containers make the perfect addition to any garden, courtyard, or pool area. Gone are the days with terra-cotta pots…

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    Seed-Starting Tips for Southern California

    It’s April, and as the soil starts to warm up after winter, it's time to get your vegetable seeds planted. The tricky question is when to plant. The Los Angeles…

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    Great Woodies for Year-round Appeal in the Midwest

    Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana, annual) and other cold-hardy flowers arrive at garden centers in April, putting color-starved gardeners in the mood to start arranging their first annual containers. The jewel-like flowers…

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    Wonderful Willows for the Midwest

    When you're looking out on the March landscape, it can be hard to feel inspired. After months of ice and snow, even the grasses and seed heads we normally count…

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    Annual Spring Native Plant Sale at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Southern Plains Regional Report

    Twice a year the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, hosts a two-day plant sale of over 300 species native to the state of Texas. The sale includes…

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    Citrus in the Desert

    Growing citrus in the desert can be a challenge for some of us, but by choosing the right variety for your area, you too can have a bountiful citrus harvest!…