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Color Theory: 10 Perfect Plant Combinations for Autumn

“I don’t do frilly,” say Diane Schaub, director of gardens at Central Park Conservancy. We are standing under the shade of an old magnolia...

How to DIY Charming Terracotta & Copper Plant Markers

Are you getting ready for spring?  I took a walk around the garden today and was so pleased to see all the little nubs...

How to Plant Garlic Cloves in Fall

Things are wrapping up in the garden for another season, but before closing your beds for the winter, you need to get those garlic...

How to Plant and Grow Radishes in Containers

Crisp, juicy, and bursting with a fresh, peppery taste, radishes (Raphanus sativus) are cool season vegetables that are fast and easy to grow. And thanks...

5 Ways to Plant the Perfectly Pink Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn

I first discovered Viburnum bodnantense in the same place I discovered many of my favorite plants – Kew Gardens. I’ve told this story...

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider trying one of the many edible and medicinal...

Growing Coleus Plant Indoors

Botanical Name: Coleus blumei Coleus plant, also known as Painted Nettle, is often grown outdoors as an annual because it is frost-tender. But it's...

How to Plant Echinacea (Coneflowers) This Fall

Drought tolerant and low maintenance, echinacea, or coneflower, is among our favorite native flowers. Once established, it offers tons of color and great food...

I’m talking native plant design on Growing Greener Podcast

September 10, 2025 I’m on the Growing Greener podcast this week! I’m talking with host Tom Christopher about using native plants in formal or traditional...

How to Plant and Grow Kohlrabi

Sharing is caring! Kohlrabi is grown for its swollen base which is actually the plant’s stem. The globe-shaped base develops above the ground. Kohlrabi is...

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Greenworks vs Ryobi Lawn Mowers

The question of Greenworks vs Ryobi lawn mowers is an essential one for anybody looking to pick up a powerful, reliable lawn mower for...

How to Grow and Care for Creeping Phlox

Both are such similar plants that they are often confused. If I really had to choose between the two, I’d say P. subulata might just...

Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide

Sharing is caring! Yardlong beans — also called asparagus beans — are one of the easiest and most productive vegetables for hot summer gardens. Despite...
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