Attractive low growing shrubs for the front of the house are great for reducing yard maintenance....
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Ornamentals
Trees with peeling bark: The best decorative varieties for your garden
Trees with peeling bark are a unique addition to the garden. They offer more than just foliage and...
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Perennial basil and other perennials you may or may not realize are in the mint family
When I hear the word “mint,” my mind immediately thinks flavor. But when we’re talking plants,...
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Toothache plant: A bizarre beauty for the garden
Tired of growing the same old petunias and marigolds every summer? Try growing the toothache plant...
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Shade container gardening: Ideas for plants and pots
Not everyone has a full-sun patio where they can display lush containers of annuals every year. But...
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The unique stages of the prairie smoke flower: How to grow this native plant
A “Native Plant of the Month” club introduced me to the various unique stages of the prairie smoke...
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