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Gardening GuidesHow to Plant a New Lawn From Seed
Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow to Plant a New Lawn From Sod
Take the quick-start route to turf with sod; these installation guidelines will help ensure a healthy and long-lasting lawn
Full StoryPlanting IdeasGreat Garden Combo: Fall Foliage With a Contemporary Twist
This fiery autumnal display relies on simplicity and ample spacing to create a distinctive panorama
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Eastern Bluestar Wows in Fall
Get outstanding late-season color with this clumping perennial, perfect for a mixed border or to partially replace turf
Full StoryGardening Guides5 Great Plants for Borders and Screens
Get the effects of a shrub but in less time — and drawing more winged pollinators — with these herbaceous perennials
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Red Yucca Spikes Dry Spots With Color
Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Blanket Flower Brings Year-Round Cheer
It's irresistible to wildlife, but this wildflower's drought tolerance, copious blooms and versatility draw human fans too
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow to Get Your Prairie On
Have a field day with your landscape, even if you've got just a few modern containers on a paved path
Full StoryTreesGreat Design Plant: Sourwood Brings Fiery Fall Color
For a sweet spot of scarlet and orange in autumn, look to sourwood's foliage — but this tree offers interest the rest of the year too
Full StoryGardening Guides6 Fantastic Ferns to Enliven Shady Garden Spots
For long-term interest with little upkeep in challenging conditions, ferns might just be your garden's new best friend
Full StoryLandscape Design7 Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
Turf isn't the only ground cover in town. Get a lush no-grass lawn with clover, moss and other easy-care plants
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