Gardening How-to Articles
Native Flora
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Using Carnivorous Plants for Wedding Centerpieces
Including pitcher plants, flytraps and other carnivorous plants in floral arrangements is very doable, and the results make wonderful, distinctive wedding centerpieces. Read about how I created our centerpieces and how you can do something similar. Read Using Carnivorous Plants for Wedding Centerpieces
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Asters: Stars of the Show in Fall
These hardy, sun-loving natives provide cool contrast to autumn foliage. Read Asters: Stars of the Show in Fall
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Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
A member of the Amsonia genus, bluestar looks lovely year round. Plant it in border, container, or rain garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it. Read Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
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Mountain Laurel: A Shade-Tolerant Native With Beautiful Blossoms
This lovely native shrub produces exquisite late-spring flowers, and it can thrive in a wide range of locations, including small, shady Brooklyn gardens. Read Mountain Laurel: A Shade-Tolerant Native With Beautiful Blossoms
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How to Grow Ferns in Your Garden
Ferns make great garden plants. Here's what you need to know to select and care for them. Read How to Grow Ferns in Your Garden
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Native Witch-Hazel
Witch-hazels flower when few other plants do, and there are two native species that make wonderful garden shrubs. Read Native Witch-Hazel
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Sedge Lawns: A Sustainable, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Grass
When properly selected and planted, sedge lawns require little or no mowing, fertilizing, or chemicals, and some require less water than conventional turf. Read Sedge Lawns: A Sustainable, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Grass
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The Best Crabapple Trees for Your Garden
Experts recommend these ten Malus cultivars for their beautiful blooms, lovely fruit, and disease-resistance. Among the showiest of spring bloomers, crabapples are also wonderful foliage plants in summer and fall, and they provide beautiful fruit displays late in the season. Read The Best Crabapple Trees for Your Garden
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Butterfly Gardening in Fall
Learn how to create a simple, low-maintenance design that will lure monarchs, swallowtails, skippers, and other beneficial insects throughout autumn. Read Butterfly Gardening in Fall
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Native Groundcovers: Sustainable Choices for Sun and Shade
Two of the most common groundcovers, English ivy and periwinkle, are invasive. But there are many native plants that make wonderful and sustainable alternatives. Read Native Groundcovers: Sustainable Choices for Sun and Shade
