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Designing a Small Pollinator Garden

One of the biggest misconceptions about pollinator gardening is that it requires a lot of space. Some of the most productive pollinator gardens I've seen are no larger than a parking space.

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Four Landscape Workhorses for Pollinators, Rain Gardens, and Four-Season Beauty | Woodie's Picks

Four Landscape Workhorses for Pollinators, Rain Gardens, and Four-Season Beauty | Woodie's Picks

Some shrubs shine for a single season—but the best landscapes rely on plants that offer beauty all year long. Landscape expert Woodie shares four dependable shrubs that bring fragrance, pollinators, vibrant foliage, and striking winter stems to the garden. Perfect for woodland edges, rain gardens, and moisture-rich soils, these landscape staples create a planting that feels dynamic and alive in every season.

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Woodie’s Picks: Hellebores—The Winter Roses That Start Spring Early

Woodie’s Picks: Hellebores—The Winter Roses That Start Spring Early

When the garden feels quiet and winter still lingers, hellebores are already at work. These early bloomers bring elegance, structure, and unexpected color to woodland gardens and shaded beds—proving that spring begins long before the calendar says it should.

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Woodie’s Picks: Spring-Blooming Camellias — When the Garden Speaks of Spring

Woodie’s Picks: Spring-Blooming Camellias — When the Garden Speaks of Spring

Late winter may look quiet, but camellias know better. Discover five spring-blooming varieties that bring glossy evergreen structure and elegant blooms to part-shade gardens.

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Four Spring Show-Stoppers To Always Come Back To | Woodie’s Picks

Four Spring Show-Stoppers To Always Come Back To | Woodie’s Picks

Ready to make spring feel unmistakable? These standout forsythias and azaleas deliver bold color, reliable performance, and serious landscape impact—bringing golden fireworks and romantic blooms right when your yard needs them most.

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Why Hybrid Tea & Grandiflora Roses Still Rule the Garden (and the Vase) | Woodie’s Picks

Why Hybrid Tea & Grandiflora Roses Still Rule the Garden (and the Vase) | Woodie’s Picks

Discover why Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Roses still define the classic rose garden. From long-stemmed cut flowers to fragrant landscape anchors, learn how to use these timeless roses—and meet four tried-and-true favorites chosen for color, performance, and scent.

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Build a Winter Birdscape—Berries, Cover, and a Backyard That Stays Alive All Season | Woodie's Picks

Build a Winter Birdscape—Berries, Cover, and a Backyard That Stays Alive All Season | Woodie's Picks

When the garden goes quiet, birds don’t leave—they adapt. With layered plantings, berries that linger into winter, and a little restraint with fall cleanup, your yard can become a true cold-season refuge. Here’s how to design a landscape that feeds, shelters, and sustains birds long after the flowers sleep.

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Woodie's Picks: Love-Worthy Plants For Valentine's Day & Beyond

Woodie's Picks: Love-Worthy Plants For Valentine's Day & Beyond

Bouquets wilt and fade, but love grows. From heart-shaped houseplants to a tree that blooms for decades, these four living valentines say “I love you” in a way that lasts far beyond February 14th.

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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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Woodie’s Picks: Four Flowers To Order Now To Enjoy Early Spring Color

Woodie’s Picks: Four Flowers To Order Now To Enjoy Early Spring Color

Ready for a garden that bursts into color before spring fully arrives? These four early blooming perennials are worth ordering now for a beautiful, low-stress start to the season.

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