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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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5 Plant Pairings for the Early Spring Landscape

5 Plant Pairings for the Early Spring Landscape

Wake up your landscape after winter with five early spring plant pairings. These combinations bring together colorful blooms, fresh foliage, and contrasting textures for beautiful beds and borders.

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Unconventional Evergreen Plants for Privacy Screens in Your Residential Landscape

Unconventional Evergreen Plants for Privacy Screens in Your Residential Landscape

Creating privacy in your residential landscape doesn't have to mean sticking to traditional choices like tall fences or rows of the same old shrubs. There's a world of unconventional, evergreen plants that not only provide privacy but also add unique character to your outdoor space. In this article, we'll explore ten varieties of evergreen plants of varying heights that can be used creatively to create distinct privacy screens in your residential landscape.

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8 Gardening Trends For 2024

8 Gardening Trends For 2024

As we dive into a new year, it means preparing for a whole new world of trends to be explored! While 2023 was the year of bountiful gardens, magenta hues, and classical design, we predict there is still so much beauty and fun to look forward to in this new year! Keep reading to learn more about our gardening trend predictions of the year and get a chance to get a jump on designing the trendiest garden of 2024! 

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2024 Pantone Color Of The Year In Your Garden

2024 Pantone Color Of The Year In Your Garden

Bring the warmth of Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, into your landscape with peach-colored flowers, complementary foliage, decorative containers, and inviting garden accents.

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Small Pollinator Gardens With Big Impacts

Small Pollinator Gardens With Big Impacts

Unfortunately, pollinators face numerous challenges today, from habitat loss to pesticide exposure, and climate change. The good news is that we all can make a difference, even with a small pollinator garden planted with native species! This article will explore the magic of these pocket-sized habitats and how they can transform your backyard into a haven for pollinators.

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Woodie's Top 4 Choices for Evergreen Shrubs

Woodie's Top 4 Choices for Evergreen Shrubs

When it comes to selecting evergreen shrubs for landscaping projects, it is natural to become overwhelmed with the wide range of options that you have to choose from.Lucky for you, our horticultural expert Woodie is here to narrow down your options as he dives into his favorite evergreen shrubs! Keep reading to learn all about Woodie's favorite shrubs and the multitude of benefits they offer to a landscape. 

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3 Factors That Contribute to Deer-Resistance in Shrubs

3 Factors That Contribute to Deer-Resistance in Shrubs

No shrub is completely deer-proof, but certain plant characteristics can make browsing less likely. Discover three important factors that contribute to deer resistance and help protect your landscape.

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Enhancing Your Landscape with Junipers: <br>Design, Companions, & Top Varieties

Enhancing Your Landscape with Junipers:
Design, Companions, & Top Varieties

In this guide, we'll explore the many facets of juniper shrubs, including design considerations, companion plants, specific uses, and a list of the top ten varieties for North American gardens. We'll also delve into the fascinating color and texture differences among juniper cultivars.

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Elevate Your Garden with Camellias: A Timeless Beauty

Elevate Your Garden with Camellias: A Timeless Beauty

Camellias, revered for their elegance and timeless appeal, have been enchanting garden enthusiasts for centuries. These evergreen shrubs are more than just plants; they are living works of art that add a touch of sophistication to any landscape. Sit back, grab a cup of tea and learn about this fascinating plant.

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