A mixed palette of shrubs and trees makes for a more pleasing privacy screen
Not burning down the house
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Everyone’s talking about beardtongues
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— PostedA staple in European gardens for decades, penstemons are finally gaining popularity in their native land
Thriving between the cracks
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— PostedCrevice gardens, a specialized type of rock garden, are a great way to feature distinctive plants
Feeding the bees
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— PostedGrowing a broad palette of bee-friendly plants benefits pollinators and ultimately humans
Small shrubs, big impact
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— PostedThese diminutive options offer many significant benefits, from berries and color, to beauty and easy care.
Echinacea explosion
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— PostedColorful, new coneflower varieties are ready to light up the landscape.
Making a heaven of hellstrips
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— PostedThese plots between the sidewalk and the street can be planted in a variety of beautiful styles.
Bringing branchy back
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— PostedGrowers, retailers and public agencies make the case for urban forests.
A dogged approach to dogwoods
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— PostedYears of research have yielded hardier, more decorative Cornus hybrids