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Shade can sometimes feel like the enemy of the gardener. Most flowering plants and shrubs like lots of sun, and while some will still flower without lots of it, they usually have brighter and bigger flowers with more of it! But shade has some major benefits. DC-based Casey Trees has been studying temperature differences between […]
MoreWith the closing of Johnson’s in Tenleytown last month we lost a great neighborhood garden center. But worry not, we have many other great sources of plants close by. Some of these are not only high-quality plant providers but also fun places for family outings. Here are some of my favorites: Ace Hardware. Right here […]
MoreWhether you’re starting a new garden or expanding an existing one, picking plants can be daunting. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the bounty in a garden center or flower magazine. In Barry Schwartz’s book The Paradox of Choice, he asserted that too many choices resulted in anxiety and ultimately could lead to being unable […]
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