Spiny hopsage (Grayia spinosa) is a low-growing, very drought-tolerant shrub with yellow flowers that turn pink with age.
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Gardening news, notes and trivia for this week.
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Favorite Zucchini Recipes
Two favorite zucchini recipes from Horticulture‘s editor, Meghan Shinn.
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Q&A: Lady’s Mantle
What can you tell me about growing lady’s mantle?
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Q&A: Summer Planting/Discounted Plants
Many of my local garden centers are offering great deals on plants now that the busy season is over. I’m tempted to take advantage and get some plants for cheap, but will they survive if I plant them in the heat of the summer? Do you have any tips for buying and planting plants late in the season?
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Tip of the Week: Summer Pruning of Evergreens
Here’s how to prune evergreens in the summer.
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Plants We Love: Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a small- to medium-size ornamental grass that doesn’t spread aggressively.
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BP Oil Spill Effects Gulf Plants
How is the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico effecting local plant life?
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Gardening news, notes and trivia for this week.
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