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This Old House Lynn Ocone |
15 Foolproof Shrubs Our top picks for plants that provide maximum beauty with minimal hassle |
National Gardening John R. Dunmire |
Guide to June Gardening The month may present different images in various parts of the country, but to most gardeners, it conveys feelings of richness, abundance, and completion. |
National Gardening Kate Jerome |
Shrubs for the Perennial Garden When we think of shrubs, most of us picture foundation plants or a shrub border. Of course shrubs are naturals for these situations, but there is another setting for shrubs -- especially blooming ones -- that we don't always consider: the perennial garden. |
National Gardening Alice Knight |
Winter Heaths Early fall is prime time to plant these hardy long-blooming evergreens. |
This Old House |
Going Native in the Garden Select plants that are true to their home and yours. |
This Old House Max Alexander |
How to Keep Plant-Eating Animals at Bay Say bye-bye to Bambi, and other critters that gobble up your yard. |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
Winter Bloomers A mid-winter shot of color for your landscape. |
National Gardening Andy & Sally Wasowski |
Spectacular Desert Plants Colorful native plants for Southwest gardens |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
Early Bloomer This hardy shrub announces the arrival of spring. |
National Gardening Lynn Ocone |
Lavatera Annuals and perennials for cottage gardens |
National Gardening Michael MacCaskey |
Winter's Hollies Top hollies for your winter garden... |
National Gardening Jack Ruttle |
Hellebores Hellebores sound like a dream come true. They really do bloom when the garden looks wintry and the ground is still dotted with the last traces of snow. The flowers are big, bold and abundant, and they come in several colors. |
National Gardening Rick Darke |
Blue Star Multiseason appeal and modest demands make this little-known perennial a garden winner. |
This Old House Sallie Brady |
Tread On Me Low-growing, tough-underfoot plants soften the edges of garden paths and patios. |
National Gardening Karen Dardick |
Shrub Roses Many kinds of shrub roses have been introduced in recent years, especially the ground covers, such as "Cliffs of Dover," "Flower Carpet" and "Jeepers Creepers." |
This Old House Kathryn Keller |
Hedging Your Best A shrub border can enhance your property -- if you keep it in top shape. Here is some expert advice on maintaining a living fence. |
National Gardening Robert Kouric |
Herbes de Provence How to grow and make this gourmet seasoning |
This Old House Lance Walheim |
Easy Care Roses Far from finicky, many shrub-type roses bloom all summer long with very little fuss. Here are some top choices for flower borders, hedges, and containers |
National Gardening Jane von Trapp |
Entry Garden Make-Over A front entrance garden has to be functional and inviting, but where do you begin? |
This Old House Jeanne Huber |
Planting in Pots Container gardens are a movable feast for the senses. Here's how to assemble and care for knockout combinations |
National Gardening Kevin Connelly |
The Camellias Queen of the southern winter garden, camellias are now hardy in the North. |
National Gardening Barbara Martin |
Here's to Rose of Sharon Characteristics of the rose of Sharon shrub as well as advice on cultivating it in a garden. |
This Old House Lynn Ocone |
Grasses with Attitude Ornamental grasses are a cinch to grow, and they won't fade into the background... |
National Gardening Jack Ruttle |
All-American Daylilies No other perennial gives as much for so little |
National Gardening Michael MacCaskey |
'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass Several exciting new ornamental grasses have come into our gardens the last few years, but none with the beauty, versatility, and reliability of feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'... |
This Old House Jeanne Huber |
Succulents: Ideal Plants for Summer Succulents thrive where most plants would shrivel. Here's how their ability to go days without water makes them ideal garden staples for the sweltering days of summer. |
National Gardening Michael MacCaskey |
Summer Bulbs Consider these for summer color |
This Old House Stephanie Hubbard |
Yard Work The author, who's a landscape designer, picks the proper plants for Billerica's tough New England climate. |
National Gardening |
Shade-Loving Annuals Even if buildings, fences or trees shade your yard, you can still grow magnificent flowers. And the number of annual plants that grow and flower well in the shade is expanding yearly. |
National Gardening |
Perennial Garden Style Just like your closet, which may contain formal wear and sweatshirts, and everything in between, you may choose a blend of styles for your gardens. |
National Gardening Eileen Murray |
Hot Color: Crocosmia Graceful, bright, and easy-going, they light up late-summer gardens. |
National Gardening Robin M.W. Parer |
Hardy Geraniums The precise appeal of these often diminutive, sometimes bold charmers is tough to pin down. But it's simple from a gardener's point of view. Hardy geraniums give a lot and require very little. |
National Gardening Holly H. Shimizu |
Brilliant Bee Balms These showy native plants make a healthful tea, too |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Peony: The King of Flowers There is nothing dainty about peonies. Peony flowers come in a variety of forms and in nearly every color except blue. And this long-lived perennial can thrive in your garden with little care. |
National Gardening |
Growing Flowers 101 Old homes occupied by expert gardeners often feature gardens that are beautiful for decades after the gardener departed, almost as if they evolved naturally. Planning is the reason. |
National Gardening April 2000 Barbara Pleasant |
Balloon Flower Easy to grow, reliable, looks great as a border -- and it's blue |
National Gardening Vicky Congdon |
Smoke Bush Cotinus, or smoke bush, can be grown across the United States and is available in several varieties. Buying, planting and growing suggestions are offered. |
This Old House November 10, 2000 Lynn Ocone |
A Private Matter Turn your yard into a secluded haven without giving your neighbors the cold shoulder... |
This Old House Roger Cook |
Marathoners of the Landscape Plants that can go the distance are the ones we look to for a fantastic show of fall color |
National Gardening June 2000 Charlie Nardozzi |
Delightful Delphiniums New forms of these classic garden flower are more heat tolerant |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Set Your Garden Aglow For a number of years plant breeders have been introducing yellow- or light green-leafed varieties of popular shrubs. The goal has been to select plants with attractive foliage that complements the flowers. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
New Crapemyrtles Crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia) are often called the "lilacs of the south." They grace many homes with beautiful flowers in midsummer when few other shrubs are blooming. Although considered a southern plant, new varieties of crapemyrtle have proven hardy in colder climates. |
This Old House C. J. Hughes |
Splendor in the Grass With showy plumes and leaves that rustle and sway, ornamental grasses can add surprising texture to your yard. Also, here is a step by step guide to split an overgrown grass plant. |
National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi |
Gold Medal Plants For the past 15 years the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has awarded gold medals to under-appreciated woody landscape plants. The 2003 gold medal winners include two noteworthy plants in particular that gardeners may want to try in their yards this year. |
National Gardening Joan Huyser-Honig |
Quick Cut Flowers These 11 grow in any garden and have a long vase life... |
National Gardening Barbara Pleasant |
Marvelous Mums Plant these hardy fall-bloomers now or in spring |
National Gardening |
Getting Started With Perennials First, we dispel a common myth: You don't need to be an expert gardener to grow perennials. Then we answer a few common questions about perennials. |
National Gardening Rick Darke |
Grasses in Containers Grow grasses in ornamental pots to create combinations that would be impossible in open soil. |
National Gardening Kathryn Van Horn |
Columbines Among the many kinds is one with the right height and flower color for your garden |
National Gardening Carole Saville |
Rosemary This shrub is versatile, tough and oh so fragrant. |