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Bubble Your Way to a Yard You Actually Use

March 1st, 2016

If you’re spending more time mowing the yard or just looking at it than actually using it, it’s time to rethink the way it’s designed.

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The Best New Trees and Shrubs of 2016

February 2nd, 2016

The last part of our best-new-plants-of-2016 series is best new trees, shrubs and woody vines. Here are some to check out…

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The Best New Perennial Flowers of 2016

January 26th, 2016

Here’s a look at some of the best new perennial flowers hitting the market in 2016.

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The Best New Annual Flowers of 2016

January 19th, 2016

Here’s a look at some of the best new annual flowers primed to hit the market in 2016.

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The Best New Vegetables and Fruits of 2016

January 12th, 2016

Here’s a look at some of the best new fruits and vegetables hitting the market in 2016.

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Ultra-Local Native Plants

May 5th, 2015

Native plants are a hot trend lately. But how local does a native plant need to be? Cumberland County Master Gardener Susan Skender came up with detailed lists of plants native just to the six counties around Harrisburg.

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Put Some Buzz in Your Landscape by Helping Pollinators

April 14th, 2015

The loss of the pollinator population is something home gardeners can help by knocking off spraying, planting more variety and not “sanitizing” the landscape.

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8 Landscaping Ideas Worth “Borrowing”

March 31st, 2015

There’s no sense reinventing the wheel if you’re thinking about ways to spruce up your landscape this year. Lots of uber-gardeners can give you inspiration with these eight ideas.

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10 Tips for Four-Season Gardens

February 17th, 2015

Improving a landscape for better four-season interest isn’t hard, but it does take some planning. Check out 10 tips to help your yard change with the seasons and look good in all.

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Best New Trees and Shrubs of 2015

January 17th, 2015

A new type of tree called the gordlinia (a cross of gordonia and franklinia) shows up in local garden centers this spring as well as several new hydrangeas and a colorful compact new nandina.

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