Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports

  • plant with compost around the roots
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports

    How to Use Compost in the Garden to Combat Intense Heat and Drought

    There is no way to sugarcoat the challenges many of us in the Mid-Atlantic region have faced this summer. The inconsistency of rainfall and the extreme high temperatures have greatly…

  • American Dittany
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    Native Plants for Summer Interest in the Mid-Atlantic

    American Dittany Cunila origanoides Zones: 5–8 Size: 10 to 18 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil Native range: Central and eastern United States American…

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    How to Grow Annual Sunflowers for Pollinators and Wildlife

    As we enter the dog days of summer, many of us are buzzing about with trips to the beach, firing up the old grill, and celebrating our country’s independence. In…

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    Fast-Growing Warm-Season Vegetables

    While we might be waiting for tomatoes or peppers to ripen later in the summer, some tasty treasures will be prolific and supply the kitchen in short order. As cooler…

  • mixed rose garden ideas
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    Rose Growing Basics

    The proverb “Beauty is only skin deep,” written by Thomas Overbury in 1613, is intended to encourage one to look beyond external physical beauty and discover what is hidden under…

  • Iphigenia tree peony
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    Peony Growing Basics for the Mid-Atlantic

    As one of the most unmistakable and recognizable flowers in the world, the peony has been revered for its enduring beauty and fragrance for centuries. It is believed that these…

  • Virgin's Bower
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    Plants That Take Sun and Shade for the Mid-Atlantic

      1. Virgin’s Bower Name: Clematis virginiana Zones: 3–8 Size: 12 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; average to wet,…

  • apple tree from below
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    6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees

    Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young fruit trees. Pruning to encourage proper branching structure and the production of high-quality fruit requires…

  • Xit daffodil
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    Shopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic

    If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…

  • a mix of colorful pollinator plants
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    Pollinator Plants for Mid-Atlantic Gardens

    Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from…