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When creating a new garden design, I first analyze existing elements, deciding what works, what doesn’t, and why. Architectural and hardscaping elements are a good place to begin. When my…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Best New Finds – Northwest
1. Tracy’s Maidenhair Fern Name: Adiantum × tracyi Usda Hardiness Zones:7 to 9 Size:12 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide Conditions:Partial shade; rich, well-drained soil with occasional watering…
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Astilbe, translated from Greek, means “without brilliance.” Maybe the wild astilbes that earned this dismissive genus name were drab, but today’s cultivars offer bright flowers, great foliage, and steadfast performance…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Fast-Filling Plants – Mid-Atlantic
1. 'Running Tapestry' Tiarella Name: Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry' USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 8 to 12 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide Conditions: Full shade;…
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DesignRegional Picks: Bold Plants for Shade – Northeast
Finding plants that flourish in the shade isn't the challenge. Anyone can find a flock of ferns or a herd of hostas to turn their shade garden into a green…
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DesignRegional Picks: Bold Plants for Shade—Midwest
Finding plants that flourish in the shade isn't the challenge. Anyone can find a flock of ferns or a herd of hostas to turn their shade garden into a green…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Hot-Colored Plants – Southern Plains
1. Darcy’s Mexican Sage Name: Salvia darcyi USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 10 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil This…
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DesignPlants for Soggy Spots
Lots of gardeners have at least one area of their property that never seems to dry out. It is, invariably, in a location that screams for a garden, but most…
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DesignSpring Planting Ideas
Spring is a magical time. Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear. We notice even the smallest patches of snowdrops and crocuses as we drive by…
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