Flocks of Phloxes: A Primer on Spring Phlox
Well before summer hits its often-humid stride, three enchanting spring phlox species offer months of flowers, from the beginning of […]
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Garden Designer Visit: How James Alexander-Sinclair Uses Color in His Own Garden
Color in a garden can cause angst, aided by fears of errors in taste. And yet, we know deep down
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Epimedium 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Shade-Tolerant Groundcover
Too often, the term “groundcover” elicits a yawn. These low-growing plants are viewed dismissively, either as an obligatory filler for
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Ostrich Ferns: Here’s How to Grow Your Own Fiddleheads
For the shade gardener who wants to grow edible plants, this shadowy designation of how much—or how little—direct sunlight a
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Gardening 101: Gardenia
Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides: “Heaven Scent” You know how certain smells can take you back to a specific (and I hope
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Gardening 101: Australian Astroturf
Australian Astroturf, Scleranthus biflorus Some hear the word “astroturf,” and they recoil and roll their eyes. But rest assured, this
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Trees With White Flowers: 14 Favorites for Cold Climates
Trees with white flowers have a way of lifting and lightening a garden’s mood—as well as soothing the mood of
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Rethinking Mugwort: There Is a Lot to Love About This Demonized Herb
The name “mugwort” in the US is a signifier for “invasive,” but when grown purposefully, the aromatic section of the
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5 Favorites: Hummingbird-Approved Plants
The humble hummingbird has always been a pollinator favorite among gardeners, but lately it’s been attracting more (and new) buzz.
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Gardening 101: Flowering Currant
Flowering currant is a classic example of a serviceable American plant that, when transported to different continents, takes on a
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