foundation planting
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azaleas
Planting Azaleas for a Front Yard That Looks Designed, Not Random
Azaleas make their biggest impact when they are planted as a designed bed, not scattered as single shrubs. This guide covers layout, soil prep,…
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foundation planting
Rhododendron Shrubs Done Right: Planting, Soil, Watering, and Long-Term Care
Rhododendrons can be outstanding landscape shrubs, but only when the site is built for their shallow roots, acidic soil needs, drainage requirements, and light…
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Curb Appeal
Weigela in the Landscape: How to Plant, Place, Prune, and Budget for This Flowering Shrub
Weigela is a durable spring-flowering shrub, but it performs best when you choose the right mature size, plant it in full sun, keep drainage…
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Chinese fringe flower
Loropetalum Done Right: Planting, Pruning, Costs, and Care for Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum is a tough, colorful evergreen shrub when it is planted in the right place. The key is matching the cultivar to the space,…
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foundation planting
How to Grow Rose of Sharon Without Creating a Maintenance Problem
Rose of Sharon is a tough late-summer flowering shrub, but the difference between a low-maintenance screen and a future headache comes down to site…
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foundation planting
A Homeowner’s A-to-Z Plant Finder That Actually Helps You Choose What to Plant
Use this A-to-Z plant finder to identify common garden plants by letter, compare their best landscape uses, and avoid costly mistakes near foundations, utilities,…
