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    Witch Hazels for the Northeast

    In the Northeast, there is hardly a more valuable garden plant than one that blooms in the winter. Add that coveted trait to a plant that is relatively pest-free, has…

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    Regional Picks for Best Native Woodies

    Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…

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    Drought-Tolerant Trees for the Northern Plains

    The heat and winds of summer in the Northern Plains can wreak havoc on plant life, especially to nonnative species. Sometimes it seems like summer rains fall everywhere except where…

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    Flood-Tolerant Trees for the Northern Plains

    As temperatures rise, snow melts, and rains fall, spring flooding for many of us has become a common problem in our landscapes here in the Northern Plains. Thankfully there are…

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    Trees Before the Leaves

    Today’s photos come from Dusanka Marusic in Nassau County, New York. The silver lining to the coronavirus is spending more time looking out each window of our home as winter…

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    Fantastic Woodies and How to Grow Them

    Trees and shrubs are a crucial element to any garden. They can create year-round interest, provide necessary habitat for wildlife, and increase your property value. No matter how small your…

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    Mistletoe in Our Desert Trees

    Most of us associate mistletoe with the Christmas tradition, but contrary to the feeling of yuletide cheer it brings us, mistletoe is actually a parasite that steals nutrients and water…

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    Some Favorite Plants

    Today’s photos come from Kelly Gage in North Carolina. An unusually heavy December snowfall for North Carolina totaled 15 inches! It wasn't fun to drive in, but it sure was…

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    A Garden With History

    Today’s photos come from Heather Gallagher, who lives in Devon, Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia) on a beautiful 6-1/2-acre plot that she bought a year and a half ago. Heather says…

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    Good Design Is Worth the Wait

    Have you ever wanted to create or rehab a garden and thought, “Where the heck do I start?” We know exactly how you feel. After buying a historical property over…