The Glow That Grows
It’s hard not to like golden creeping Jenny in the summer. Botanically known as Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea,’ this low-growing groundcover’s small, round, brilliant chartreuse…
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Hanging Out at Home
Serene palette and durable fabrics create a true family room. Two dogs, two cats and four kids, two of whom have special needs. The…
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These Dogwoods Beg for Attention
As the dog days of summer approach, many woody ornamentals that heralded the new spring with flashy flower displays are past their blooming primes…
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Glory, Glory
Gloriosa superba ‘Rothchildiana’ — now there’s a mouthful! When it comes to botanical names, this is about as pompous as it gets. But this…
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All in the Details
Beauty and function for aging in place Think of it as a sign of maturity — the decision to adapt your home for aging…
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Born in the U.S.A.: Native Wisterias
In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
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CM Home Tour: Inside Out Patio
When Paul and Janet Kazmer bought their Cary home in 2011, they were impressed with its potential and with the one-acre lot the house…
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In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
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Basil Beyond the Box
American gardeners have grown basil as a helpful culinary herb for centuries, and no doubt it will be extensively planted yet again this spring….
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The Best from the Dark Side
The New Year stirs gardeners’ souls to plan and prepare for yet another growing season, with thoughts mainly turning to searching for eye-catching plants…
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