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Gardening GuidesRocky Mountain Gardener's October Checklist
Winterize now to save money and headaches later, but don't forget to savor this month's magic in the garden
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Milkweed
Quit cringing. This not-weed plant is a sight to behold in the garden, has a delicious vanilla scent and is a magnet for butterflies
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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: Coreopsis 'Redshift'
Breaking with its pure-yellow past, 'Redshift' tickseed will change up a bland garden with its hot new color combo
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Gardening GuidesRocky Mountain Gardener's September Checklist
Sharpen your spade and grab your gloves — warm days and cool nights in the garden mean it's planting time
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Apache Plume
Tantalizingly tangled and with snowy flowers always in bloom, this native shrub brings bewitching wildness to the garden
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Gardening GuidesRocky Mountain Gardener's August Checklist
August may be hot, dry and dusty, but with care and planning, your garden will continue to thrive
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Knock Out Roses
As glorious as their high-maintenance kin for a fraction of the work, Knock Out roses make even beginners look like garden stars
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Blue and Gray FoliageGreat Design Plant: Kintzley's Ghost Honeysuckle
Looking for a versatile plant with beautiful color and texture? This unusual honeysuckle may be just the ticket
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Sedum (Stonecrop)
Terrific at filling gaps and in a wide range of colors and shapes, sedum is a problem solver in the garden
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Gardening GuidesRocky Mountain Gardener: What to Do in July
Keep the party going all summer long with smart watering methods and fertilizer. Get ready for next year and order bulbs now
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