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Shrubs and Perennials that Brighten the Shade

May 12, 2010 7

by Gardening Coach Susan Harris

I’m a big fan of shade gardens, and of the many, surprisingly colorful plants that tolerate shade.   But I just know there are gardeners out there buying flats of annuals (impatiens, …

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Great Native Plants for the Garden

April 26, 2010 4

by Susan Harris
Native plants are in the news these days, and we’re being encouraged by environmental groups to include them in our garden.  Why?  Of all the reasons given, the best case for …

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