Pansies are among the first plants to appear outdoors at the garden center in the spring. And despite...
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Annual vs perennial plants: Understanding the differences
For those who are new to gardening, figuring out what’s an annual vs perennial plant is an important...
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New plants for your 2023 garden: Interesting annuals, perennials, fruit, and veggies
My introductions to new plants come from an array of sources—trial garden visits, emails from growers...
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Garden catalogs: Options for ordering seeds, plants, garden gear, and more
One of my favorite times of the year is when gardening companies ship their garden catalogs and make...
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The best meadow grasses for native plantings
As I work to get rid of my lawn in favor of growing more perennials and edible crops, meadow grasses...
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Choosing winter interest plants for unique features, like stems, berries, and seed heads
As flowers go to seed and all the vibrant shades of green fade to browns and greys in the late fall...
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