Top Landscape Design Trends in 2020
What will define outdoor spaces in 2020? The National Association of Landscape Professionals gives its list of top trends, including more personalized gardens and multi-season functionality.
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How to Care for Succulents
Succulents have always been a favorite for the plant-challenged because they require little water. But they’re also lookers, with sculptural forms and irresistible personalities. Here's a rookie's guide to succulents, from the owners of one very groovy Ohio succulent nursery.
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9 Stylish Birdhouses and Feeders Perfect for the Midwest
Never mind the birds. We’re all a-flutter over these stylish houses and feeders, each handcrafted in the Midwest.
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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Turn your backyard into a flying circus with annuals and perennials that butterflies can’t resist. An Illinois garden offers lessons in wooing nature’s winged wonders.
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The Ultimate Potting Shed
A veteran Minneapolis garden writer transforms the breezeway between her house and garage into a dream potting shed. Read her tips and ideas for organizing the perfect potting shed.
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How to Build a Wall of Potted Herbs
Create a tasteful (and tasty!) privacy screen along a sunny deck or patio with a wall of potted herbs. You can build it in a few days—and snip flavor all summer long.
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