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An Easy Approach to Clematis Pruning

As gardeners look forward to the joys of spring, we often turn to pruning to satisfy our green thumbs. Knowing when and how to prune clematis (Clematis spp. and cvs.,…
Design
Durable Flowers to Grow in Sagebrush Country

The deserts and mountains of the West seem to get all the attention, but between the deserts and mountains is a vast landscape that most people just drive through on…
How-To
Invasive Plants to Avoid in Northern California

Invasive plants are nonnative introductions that have the ability to germinate, establish, thrive, reproduce, and spread to other areas without any help from humans. They're the tough, rugged trespassers that…
How-To
How to Get Rid of English Ivy and Other Invasive Ground Covers

When I bought my house, it was clear that the previous owners had once fallen in love with the promise of weed-controlling, high-coverage ground covers. It worked a little too…
Design
Rejuvenation Pruning Tips for Overgrown Shrubs

The mild days of winter offer gardeners an opportunity to tend to tasks that are best done when the landscape is dormant. One of those tasks is the rejuvenation or…
Design
Colorful Conifers for Year-Round Interest

Winter in the Northeast can leave one craving color. While cold, snowy days may tend to keep some of us gardeners indoors focused more on ordering seeds and plants than…
Design
Plants with Early Spring Flower Fragrance for the Midwest

In the Midwest, any bit of early spring color is welcome as we transition from the long winter months. Throw some early spring-flower fragrance into the mix, and that is…
How-To
Specialized Pruning Techniques: Stooling, Sucker Removal, and Lift-Pruning

Winter is the perfect time to rejuvenate and manage your dormant woody plants
Design
Easy-to-Grow Native Wildflowers for the Southwest

Brilliant wildflower displays are legendary in much of the Southwest, but they don’t occur every year. In fact, a widespread display only happens about once every ten years or so.…
How-To
Growing Fruit Trees Successfully on the Pacific Northwest Coast

No matter where in the world you garden, harvesting healthy, home-grown, deliciously ripe fruit from your own backyard orchard is immensely satisfying. Every region has its own advantages and challenges…

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