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Read in-depth articles about all kinds of garden plants: trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, biennials and more. Learn soil, light and water requirements, and get tips on companion plants and the best species and cultivars for your garden’s climate.
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Dry shade is one of the most challenging garden sites. These plants thrive there.
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Bush clover lights up the August garden with cascading purple flowers.
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Powder-blue foliage and ease-of-care make ‘Sapphire Skies’ yucca a keeper.
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Plant these scented-leaf herbs throughout the garden and in containers to enjoy their refreshing fragrance as you garden or relax on the patio.
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Steve Jones, president of the American Rose Society, tells what makes floribunda roses the best all-around roses. Read about their long bloom time and ease of care.
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Annual climbing plants grow fast and flower within the year, making them ideal subjects for providing a quick, temporary screen in the garden.
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Confused by terms like Hybrid Tea Rose, Grandiflora Rose, Floribunda Rose and other like them? This article explains the differences between rose classes and gives tips on the care and use of the different types of roses.

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Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) blooms well after most dogwoods and other ornamental trees have finished flowering. It also provides good fall foliage and berries for birds.
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To add grace and elegance to the garden, try planting a weeping tree. These four choices are particularly nice.
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