Spring Ephemerals in the Shade Garden
Technically speaking, ephemerals are not shade-loving plants, even though the dappled shade of the woods is their home. These woodland…
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Woodland & Shade
The Wild Side of Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemerals are a sublime gift of nature at the end of a long cold winter. These early woodland wildflowers occupy…
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3 Viburnums for Unbeatable Wildlife Support
Every yard needs at least one Viburnum species (if not more). Native Viburnums bloom in May and June with a familiar…
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Plants that Grow Under Black Walnut Trees
We’re often asked about planting under Black Walnut trees, as the trees present a unique challenge for gardeners. Black Walnut…
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Strategic Planting to Combat Garlic Mustard
Introduced from Europe as a food plant, Garlic Mustard is a serious concern in forests across North America. While it…
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Ten Things to Know about Trilliums
1. There are 39 native trilliums in the U.S. All trillium species belong to the Liliaceae (lily) family. Native to…
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Native Plants that Grow Under Pines
The plants listed here are all tolerant of the drier and somewhat more acid environment under conifers (pine, spruce, fir,…
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