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A sphinx moth sips from a beebalm flower (Monarda didyma).

Plants for a Garden That Welcomes Wildlife

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 8, 2020

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Shade Garden Foliage Perennial Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 20, 2019

A hillside shows off a mix of daffodil varieties called Spring Loaded by Colorblends.

Roadside Daffodil Planting Project

By Meghan Shinn
Oct 22, 2019

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Gardening Basics 1: Understanding Light Conditions

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 26, 2019

shade garden

How to Cope with Changing Light Levels in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 5, 2019

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Favorite Drought-tolerant Perennial Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 27, 2019

This garden in West Jordan, Utah, is designed to cope with heat, drought and wind. A backdrop of evergreen trees provides shelter from the wind; the plant choices are heat and drought resistant; and a layer of mulch keeps moisture in the soil.

Western Gardening Tips for Hot, Dry, Windy Climates

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 8, 2019

garden space

How to Find More Space to Garden Anywhere

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 29, 2019

Spheres of allium mingle with 'Walker's Low' catmint while salvia blooms farther back.

Deer-resistant Plants for the Four-season Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 27, 2019

dry streambed

Design a Dry Streambed to Direct Runoff

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 22, 2019

annual plants

Annual Plants Should Be Part of Every Garden

By Scott Beuerlein
Jun 3, 2020

allee

Create an Allee for Any Size Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Apr 9, 2019

thorny hedges black hawthorn

Thorny Hedges Can Keep Deer Out

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 26, 2019

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Vegetable Plants

Growing Asparagus in the Perennial Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 14, 2019

rose companions

Rose Companions to Plant in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 5, 2019

blueberry hedge

Fruiting Plants

A Blueberry Hedge Does Double Duty

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 2, 2019

meadow

Meadow Garden Prep, Planting and Care

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 26, 2019

variegated foliage

Using Variegated Foliage in Garden Design

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 12, 2019

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Evergreen Shrubs and Their Best Companion Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 15, 2018

dwarf evergreen shrubs

Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs for Winter Garden Beauty

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 13, 2018

houseplants

Houseplants Care and Design Made Easy

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 1, 2018

yaupon holly

Four-season Holly Shrubs for Year-round Gardens

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 29, 2018

ornamental grasses for shade

Ornamental Grasses for Shade Gardens

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 22, 2018

wet soil shrubs

Native Shrubs for Gardens with Wet Soil

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 15, 2018

using ornamental grasses

Using Ornamental Grasses in Your Garden Design

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 8, 2018

wall shrub

Using Wall Shrubs to Your Advantage

By Meghan Shinn
Oct 27, 2018

vertical plants

Vertical Plants and Their Place in Garden Design

By Meghan Shinn
Oct 2, 2018

planting in a cemetery

Cemetery Planting Creates a Place of Peace and Rest

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 21, 2018

fresh start

How to Know When It's Time for a Fresh Start in the Garden

By Patty Craft
Jan 10, 2020

Bold textured plants

How to Use Bold Textured Plants for Outstanding Garden Design

By Patty Craft
Aug 11, 2018

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How to Create a Peaceful Garden in this Noisy World

By Patty Craft
Aug 2, 2018

ornamental grass blue oat grass

Ornamental Grasses for a Small Garden Space

By Meghan Shinn
Jul 21, 2018

texture

Create Texture in Your Garden with Wispy Plants

By Patty Craft
Jun 6, 2018

raised beds

Garden Design: Tips for Raised Beds

By Patty Craft
May 11, 2018

power of plants

Healing Gardens: The Power of Plants

By Patty Craft
Apr 28, 2018

low-maintenance garden

Expert Tips on How to Create a Low-Maintenance Hillside Garden

By Patty Craft
Apr 12, 2018

Landscape designers think about the long-term vision, so give yourself 3-to-5 years for

How to Think and Grow Like a Landscape Designer

By Patty Craft
Feb 23, 2018

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Garden Design Tips from the Pros: Atlanta History Center

By Patty Craft
Feb 1, 2018

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Pro Garden Design Tip: How to Use the Power of the Triangle

By Patty Craft
Oct 19, 2017

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Where to Site Fragrant Plants in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 12, 2017

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Upright Shade Plants for the Shade Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 15, 2017

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Garden Makeover: Tips for Editing an Existing Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 8, 2017

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Garden Design Tips: Wake Up a Sleepy Green Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 1, 2017

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Designing a Garden with the Color Green

By Meghan Shinn
Jul 4, 2017

forsythia alternatives

Forsythia Alternatives: Great Spring-flowering Shrubs

By Meghan Shinn
Apr 18, 2017

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Spring Ephemerals: Tips for Gardening with These Magical Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 28, 2017

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Fall Flowers and Plants That Aren't Mums

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 27, 2016

crocus field

Flower Bulb Design Made Foolproof

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 20, 2016

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Bronze Plants Bring Winning Color to the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 15, 2016

lambs ears

Stunning Silver Plants for Dry Times

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 8, 2016

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