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Blue and Gray FoliageGreat Design Plant: Bluestem Joint Fir
For a splash of cool blue color that lasts all year, try this evergreen in a sunny and dry garden spot
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Common Fig
A full form and delicious fruits make this Middle Eastern tree a favorite in gardens around the world
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Gardening Guides9 Low-Growing Hedges That Make Good Neighbors
Define garden areas or borders without blocking the view, with these evergreen shrubs that take kindly to trimming
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Red FoliageGreat Design Plant: New Zealand Flax
A commanding presence, year-round foliage and a hardy nature make flax a winner in the landscape even in fall and winter
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Gardening GuidesWeirdly Wonderful Planters Give Stuffy Style the Boot
Defy tradition with engagingly odd plant containers that offer unexpected delight in the garden or indoors
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Kousa Dogwood
This four-season landscape star offers lovely pink bracts, bumpy summer berries and more
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Gardening GuidesAfter-Summer Care for a Fabulous Fall Garden
Cleaning out stragglers and taking time to assess will keep your garden thriving all through autumn
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Blazing Star
Attract birds, bees and butterflies to your garden with the unique flower spikes of Liatris from July to September
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Gardening GuidesGive Your Turf the Fall Tune-up It Deserves
Treat your battered lawn to a little TLC this fall, and it will reward you with lush, healthy grass come spring
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Gardening Guides5 Best-Behaved Trees to Grace a Patio
Big enough for shade but small enough for easy care, these amiable trees mind their manners in a modest outdoor space
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Blue and Gray FoliageThe Underdog Color That Fits Any Garden
Green usually gets all the glory in landscapes, but this surprise garden contender sets off a wide range of blooms to their best advantage
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