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Incorporating Evergreen Plants into Your Winter Rock Garden
One of my favorite plants for winter rock gardens is the Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo). Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, this hardy evergreen thrives in rocky, well-drained soils ...
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8 frost hardy perennials ideal for northern gardens – these plants can survive freezing winters and still come back each spring
Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter ... plant thanks to its spreading habit. Often seen in rock gardens or edging borders or paths, creeping phlox produces ...
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Know your numbers to tell if plants are hardy
When you’re considering whether to add a plant to your garden this season ... that is the coldest zone in which the plant is winter-hardy. The plant also will be hardy in warmer zones with ...
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Why alpines make practical plants for any gardener, according to an expert
Alpines such as conifers and creeping plants hail from exposed, challenging habitats, making them hardy choices for UK gardens ...