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Made in the Shade
Gardening in cool, calm spaces offers unexpected beauty October 2025 by Beth Burrell, Contributing Columnist One of the most common questions I hear is, “What can I plant in the shade?” There are actually far more shade-loving plants than many people realize. In fact,...
Picking and Planting
What makes great plants so great? Is it long life, low maintenance, colorful foliage or the “wow” factor of its flowers? It could simply be a result of something much more mundane than all of those: the dirt it’s planted in.
Raised and Rooted
Raised garden beds offer more than just visual charm — they’re a smart solution for gardeners of all skill levels.
All the Dirt on Creating Good Soil
Soil is the foundational essential for the long life or quick death of plants.
Tiny Spaces, Big Impact
Unique groundcovers that will amaze you June 2025 by Beth Burrell, Contributing Columnist Looking for a groundcover that stands out from all the rest? Here’s a selection that’s adaptable, worthy of foot traffic and will enhance your landscape’s aesthetics. These...
A Time for Trees
Throwing positive shade onto summer gardens May 2025 by Scott Burell, Contributing Columnist I’m a pushover for great small trees. They create microclimates, providing cool shade where there was once only hot, blazing sun. They also serve as focal points, specimens...