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Best Trees for Zone 8 Featured Article

Best Trees for Zone 8

Zone 8 grows a huge range of trees. Here are the best evergreen privacy trees, Southern magnolias, flowering, native, and shade trees, plus how to plant them.

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Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Shrubs For Compact Hedging & Borders

Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Shrubs For Compact Hedging & Borders

While spring is a time that many look forward to for growing fleeting explosions of vibrant flowers, it can also be a great time to incorporate year-round interest and structure into your landscape. One of the best, most efficient ways to do this is through planting dense hedges to border your landscape!

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Woodie’s Picks: Late-Season Bloomers To Brighten Up Your Winter Space

Woodie’s Picks: Late-Season Bloomers To Brighten Up Your Winter Space

With fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and the majority of blooming plants in a state of dormancy, it’s easy to fall into a winter garden slump. But it does not have to be this way! There are a number of vibrant plants you can grow that bloom in winter and can easily liven up your landscape in the chilly seasons! In this week’s installment of Woodie’s Picks, we are going to highlight four of our favorite late-season bloomers to brighten up your winter space.

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Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Thrillers for Winter Container Gardens

Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Thrillers for Winter Container Gardens

This week in Woodie’s Picks, we’re highlighting four of our favorite evergreen plants that make gorgeous centerpieces for winter container gardens. Plus, we’ll share the essential elements for creating eye-catching holiday porch pots, ensuring your home shines with style and flair all season long!

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A Gardener's Gift Guide for Every Occasion

A Gardener's Gift Guide for Every Occasion

A living gift outlasts the wrapping paper. Woodie's picks of trees, shrubs, perennials, and tools for every occasion on the calendar, plus when to order so it arrives on time.

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8 Tips To Transform Your Outdoor Space This Fall

8 Tips To Transform Your Outdoor Space This Fall

As temperatures drop to the low forties and the hours of sunshine begin to dwindle, it’s easy to get into a cold-season slump. But it does not have to be this way! By fully embracing the warm tones of fall, you can easily cultivate a cozy, inviting outdoor space to enjoy each day. In this blog, we will highlight some key factors that worked to elevate these influencers’ spaces, along with tips for you to create the best fall display for your home.

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Woodie's Picks: Viburnum For Multi-Seasonal Interest

Woodie's Picks: Viburnum For Multi-Seasonal Interest

An underdog of the fall landscape, often overlooked by the more obvious choices like burning bush and fall camellias, is the bold and beautiful Viburnum Shrub! Boasting electric color changes in fall and an explosion of unique white blooms in spring, Viburnum is an incredible option for a wide range of landscaping projects.

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Woodie's Picks: Deciduous Favorites To Plant Now For A Vibrant Landscape Later

Woodie's Picks: Deciduous Favorites To Plant Now For A Vibrant Landscape Later

While deciduous plants may be losing leaves and heading into dormancy, now is actually the best time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs. That is why this week, we've decided to highlight four iconic deciduous trees and shrubs to get in the ground now for a vibrant landscape later!

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The Importance of Dormancy to Plants: How Fall & Winter Planting Benefits Your Garden

The Importance of Dormancy to Plants: How Fall & Winter Planting Benefits Your Garden

Dormancy is a crucial phase in the life cycle of many plants, particularly in temperate climates, where cold winters provide an essential period of rest. During dormancy, plants slow down their metabolic processes, conserving energy and preparing for the upcoming growing season. Whether you're planting trees, shrubs, or perennials, understanding the role of dormancy can help you better care for your garden, especially when planting in the fall and winter.

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Red Yucca: A Gardener's Guide to Planting, Care, & Landscape Design

Red Yucca: A Gardener's Guide to Planting, Care, & Landscape Design

If you are in search of a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that makes a bold splash in the landscape, look no further than this Texas-native show-stopper! In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of planting, caring for, and incorporating Red Yucca into your landscape, along with some ideal companion plants.

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