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Sustainable landscaping from inspiration through construction
Four excellent books explain the ins and outs of sustainable landscaping, from philosophy to practical advice.
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Why I'm not growing China asters this year
A gardener decides to plant China asters to brighten his yard. But it wasn't to be.
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Why I became a rock gardener
A new rock gardener succumbs to the appeal of tiny plants.
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A visit to a slave garden
Near Tarrytown, N.Y., Philipsburg Manor re-creates a slave garden that shows how slaves in the 1700s grew food for themselves and to sell.
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Heirloom vegetables: Are they better than hybrids?
Heirloom vegetables, especially tomatoes, are very popular with gardeners these days. Are they better than newer hybrids?
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Saving seeds Part II: When and how to collect and store seeds
Gardeners can save money and have fun by saving seeds of plants that range from flowers and vegetables to trees and shrubs. Here's how.
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Dandelions in the lawn: Don't spray them, eat them.
Why go to all the trouble of spraying dandelions in the lawn when you can use the greens in delicious recipes?
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How to grow and prepare blueberries
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and cooking blueberries, including a recipe for a cool and elegant summer dessert.
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New hybrid coneflowers: How reliable are they?
The new hybrid coneflowers offer appealing colors and shapes, but some may not be as reliable in the garden as the old standby, Echinacea purpurea.
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Checkers: A California wildflower for bees and butterflies
A pretty pink wildflower that adapts to various California growing conditions, checkers (Sidalcea neomexicana) attracts a variety of butterflies and native bees.
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How to create yard art in five easy steps
Anyone can easily create one-of-a-kind yard art or accents to add whimsy and individuality to a yard.
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How to find the right place for a plant
To find the right place for the right plant, you need to take a number of factors into consideration, starting with your location.
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Texas drought affects even wildflowers
Generally, wildflowers are adapted to the vagaries of their local climates. But the severe drought in most of Texas, including Fredericksburg, has many wildflowers struggling.
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Declare your lawn independence
A gardener makes the case for turning 25 percent of the lawn into a more natural habitat. Independence Day weekend is a good time to think about why this is a good idea.
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How to grow (and serve) the perfect July 4 cantaloupe salad
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving muskmelons, or cantaloupe, including a recipe that can star in your Fourth of July cookout.
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Enjoy the fruit from the serviceberry tree
Serviceberry or Juneberry (Amelanchier) is a charming native tree or shrub that produces bluish fruit much loved by wildlife but useful for human consumption, too. Try this recipe for a cold serviceberry soup.
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Starting over in the rose garden
The challenges and rewards of starting a new rose garden after moving.
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Garden art: Beyond cute concrete critters
A gardener trades concrete bunnies for one-of-a-kind handmade garden art.
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David Howard dahlia: The search was worth it.
Seeing pictures of David Howard dahlia in some garden books lead to a search to find it. It turned out to be just as appealing as expected.
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Fairy candles: Big native plants for the shade garden
Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga) has a number of common names, including fairy candles. Its large size makes this native plant a dramatic choice to grow in shade.
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