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Container Gardening

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Avoid These Common Container Gardening Mistakes

Container gardening is similar to gardening in a raised bed or in the ground, but it does have some unique challenges. Here are the most common container gardening mistakes we...

How to Successfully Plant Perennials in Early Spring

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How to Successfully Plant Perennials in Early S...

Perennial plants are herbaceous plants that may die back to the ground, but the crown and roots remain to grow again in the spring. They will live more than two...

Windbreaks and Shelterbelts for Landscape Protection

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Windbreaks and Shelterbelts for Landscape Prote...

Trees and shrubs take three years to establish themselves in a new area. Using native plants means that after the plants are established, you will only have to water during...

Gardens

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Balancing Aesthetics and Ecology In Gardens

Sustainable landscaping supports the environment. Many new houses are still landscaped with a line of shrubs around the foundation and a small tree in the front yard. Such landscaping is...

Pin Oak: A Hardy, Fast-Growing Shade Tree

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Pin Oak: A Hardy, Fast-Growing Shade Tree

Pin Oak grows 3+ feet annually, thriving in moist, poorly drained soil. Reaching 70–100 feet in zones 4–8, it offers vibrant scarlet fall foliage.

Red Oak Tree: A Majestic Shade Tree

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Red Oak Tree: A Majestic Shade Tree

Discover the fast-growing Red Oak, beloved for its bold seasonal color, minimal upkeep, and ample shade—an easy-care choice for adding beauty to any yard.

Willow Oak Tree - Ideal Shade, Planting & Care Guide

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Willow Oak Tree - Ideal Shade, Planting & Care ...

The Willow Oak thrives in zones 5–9, offering fast growth, vibrant leaf color, easy transplanting, and acorns for wildlife—making it a stunning, versatile shade tree.

Little Sweet Betsy Trillium - A Fragrant Trillium

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Little Sweet Betsy Trillium - A Fragrant Trillium

Discover Trillium cuneatum (Little Sweet Betsy), a spring-blooming perennial with fragrant maroon petals, easy care, and partial-shade preference.

Red Trillium: A Striking Woodland Beauty

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Red Trillium: A Striking Woodland Beauty

Add bold color to shade gardens with Red Trillium (Trillium erectum), a low-maintenance woodland native that thrives in moist, acidic soil and blooms in early spring.

Beauty of the Shooting Star Plant - A Springtime Showstopper

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Beauty of the Shooting Star Plant - A Springtim...

Discover the Shooting Star, a spring ephemeral known for its vibrant blooms, fibrous roots, and easy care—perfect for adding colorful charm to any landscape.

Celandine Poppy Plant - A Woodland Garden Jewel

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Celandine Poppy Plant - A Woodland Garden Jewel

Celandine Poppy thrives in moist, organic soil and dappled shade. Its cheerful yellow blooms and gentle self-seeding bring vibrant color to spring woodland gardens.

Adam & Eve Orchid- A Unique Woodland Beauty

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Adam & Eve Orchid- A Unique Woodland Beauty

Discover the Adam & Eve Orchid, a low-maintenance perennial known for its color-changing blooms and easy growth in moist slopes—ideal for adding unique charm to any garden.