Have you ever thought of adding a lavender hedge or border to your garden, or a mini lavender “field”...
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How to grow wild columbine in a garden
I was walking by my deck one day to turn on the hose when I saw a little flash of color among the...
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Avoiding English ivy, an aggressive and invasive groundcover in North America
One of my neighborhood strolls takes me past a small wild area. There are no homes around it and yet...
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Plant a ninebark: A fast-growing shrub with interesting foliage and flowers
If you are looking to fill a space in the garden with an interesting-looking, fast-growing shrub,...
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How to keep your Christmas plants alive beyond the holidays
In November and December, retail shops from garden centers to grocery stores bring in Christmas plants...
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Leaving plants in the garden for the birds in winter
Much has been written over the years about winter interest perennials. However they can play a much...
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