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Front Yard Accent Plants in the Landscape: Everything You Need to Know for Success

You drive by a well-landscaped house. You intuitively know that you like what you see, although you may not be certain exactly what it is about this particular landscape that…

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Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons in the North

Of all the colorful flowering shrubs that northern gardeners and homeowners bemoan not having available for their yards and gardens, none is more often lamented than that most colorful of…

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Elaborate Landscapes You’ll Probably Never Have, but There’s Much to Be Learned From Them

How often have you come across a magical landscape setting that you simply could never have in your yard? It may have been on a massive estate or ranch, perhaps…

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Indoor Germination Tips, Seed Starting for Short Seasons

Whenever we talk to gardeners about starting plants from seed, we are usually met with one of two reactions. The gardener either has a glazed look on his face that…

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Rare Plants for Northern Yards and Gardens, Showstoppers Sure to Keep Them Guessing!

When was the last time you saw a striking yellowhorn shrub blooming in your neighbor’s yard? Chances are, unless you walk the paths of the few elite arboreta around North…

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Landscaping Guide – Four Seasons Landscaping

A Measure of Interest If the secret of landscaping could be summed up in one word, that word would be “interest“; it’s all about interest. The value of a landscape…

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Landscaping Guide – The Artist’s Palette

The Dance of the Elements Elements are simply the individual things that you put into your landscape, the “stuff” that your landscape is made of. They are the materials that…

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Landscaping Guide – Basic Landscaping Principles

Landscaping is a form of art, and art is about composition. So what exactly is composition? It is the combining of various elements and characteristics to produce an end result…

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Landscaping Guide – The Art of Landscaping

The next time you walk through a neighborhood, take some time to stop and really focus on what you see. Look closely at the homes and the yards. How do…

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Creating an Authentic Japanese Garden – But Made in North America, Eh?

Creating an Asian garden in our colder North American climates shouldn’t be a frightening task. All you have to do is remember what you are trying to accomplish in your…

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Secrets to Creating a Personal Garden Sanctuary

The average garden is usually designed for a measure of the show, but more insightful gardeners will always carve out a portion of the garden for themselves, a place for…

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10 Essential Fall Yard Care Tips – Preparing Northern Yards and Gardens for Winter

Most homeowners and gardeners living in cold climates know from experience the degree of damage northern winters can inflict on their lawns, trees, and gardens. What many are not aware…

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Dealing With Winter Stress on Your Lawn

Each year as the spring approaches, many homeowners anxiously wait and watch for their lawns to green up. How quickly does this happen with your lawn? Do you feel like…

Landscaping with Large Boulders: Tips for Adding Boulders to Your Landscape

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Landscaping with Boulders for a Dramatic Effect

Landscaping with large boulders may be a serious project that requires planning, commitment, and money; but, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Find out about boulders in landscape design and…