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Hydrozoning: Grouping Plants by Water Needs Featured Article

Hydrozoning: Grouping Plants by Water Needs

Hydrozoning groups plants by water needs so each area gets watered right. How to map your yard's wet, dry, sunny and shaded zones and plant them accordingly.

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Under the Canopy: A Woodland Gardening Series

Under the Canopy: A Woodland Gardening Series

Design a peaceful woodland garden with this 8-part series. Learn how to work with shade, layer plants, improve soil, and create a calm, natural retreat.

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Fruit Trees in Bloom: The Spring Flowers That Feed Your Family (and Beautify Your Landscape)

Fruit Trees in Bloom: The Spring Flowers That Feed Your Family (and Beautify Your Landscape)

Fruit trees aren’t just about the harvest—they’re one of the most beautiful ways to design a landscape. From spring blossoms that stop you in your tracks to summer shade and fall fruit, the right tree can anchor a yard, support pollinators, and still deliver something delicious. Here’s how to plant fruit and nut trees like ornamentals—so your landscape looks intentional in April and tastes incredible by autumn.

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Everything to Know About The Spring Magic of Redbud Trees

Everything to Know About The Spring Magic of Redbud Trees

When redbuds bloom, spring doesn’t just arrive — it makes an entrance. Explore standout redbud varieties, foliage colors, and graceful forms, and learn how to choose and grow the perfect redbud tree for your garden.

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Why Choosing Your Ship Date Is the Smartest Way to Prep for Spring

Why Choosing Your Ship Date Is the Smartest Way to Prep for Spring

Pre-ordering plants is smart—but choosing when they arrive is smarter. Learn how picking your ship date aligns delivery with your microclimate, your calendar, and the first perfect planting weekend of spring.

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Woodie’s Picks: Maple Trees—Shade That Changes a Home

Woodie’s Picks: Maple Trees—Shade That Changes a Home

From fast-growing shade to show-stopping fall color, maple trees are one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your yard. Meet our favorite varieties.

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We Plant Trees for the Future (and That’s the Point)

We Plant Trees for the Future (and That’s the Point)

Planting a tree isn’t about instant results—it’s about lasting impact. Learn how one thoughtful planting can cool your home, support wildlife, and leave a legacy.

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Woodie’s Picks: Landscape Plants That Never Go Out of Style

Woodie’s Picks: Landscape Plants That Never Go Out of Style

Trends may come and go, but some landscape plants never lose their appeal. Explore Woodie’s top picks for classic, low-maintenance plants that bring lasting beauty, structure, and value to any outdoor space.

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Garden Design and Planting Trends for 2026

Garden Design and Planting Trends for 2026

From fragrance-forward plantings to calming color palettes and micro gardens, discover the garden trends shaping 2026 and how to bring them to life in your own outdoor space.

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Woodie’s Picks: The Unmatched Beauty and Splendor of Spruce Trees

Woodie’s Picks: The Unmatched Beauty and Splendor of Spruce Trees

Think spruce trees are just for the holidays? Think again. From striking blue hues to compact pyramidal forms, discover why these evergreens deserve a permanent place in your landscape and meet Woodie’s favorite spruce picks for year-round beauty.

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