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Plants - Growing Profiles, Top Picks and New Introductions

Information about growing and caring for specific plants and the best choices for your garden.
Plants A to Z
Plants A to Z. Growing tips for flowers, vegetable plants, houseplants, trees & shrubs.
Ornamental Grasses - How to Choose an Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses add texture, form, motion and sound to a garden, not to mention the array of colors. They will look good all season long with minimal care. But deciding which one or two to include in your garden is a tough decision. There are so many attractive ornamental grasses to choose from.
Plant Profiles A - Z: Growing and Caring for Specific Plants
Here's a rundown on specific plants, including: cultural requirements, suggested varieties, design uses and harvest tips.
2007 All America Selections
2007 is the 75th anniversary of AAS. This year only 4 new annuals were selected to join the ranks of Petunia F1 'WaveŽ Purple' (1992), Rudbeckia 'Indian Summer' Kentucky Blue Pole Bean (1991) and Fernleaf Dill (1992). Take a peak here.

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