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How to Spruce Up Your Veggie Garden
Edible gardens are, too often, purely utilitarian spaces relegated to the outer reaches of an overall garden design. But they can be so much more with just a few design…
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Plants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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Top 12 Tiny Hostas
Hostas (Hosta spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9) are a staple in almost every perennial garden that enjoys open shade; fertile, well-drained soil; and extended cold weather. They have…
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Pick a Color, Any Color
Last spring, we challenged our readers to design a container that featured a single color. Whether you have a passion for purple, a yen for yellow, or an obsession for…
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Combinations Made in the Shade
When paired, these subtle perennials bring out the best in each other
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A Strategy for a Long Border
Repeating colors, textures, and forms creates a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts
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A Tapestry of Textures
Contrast is the key to making great combinations of foliage, flower, and seed heads