Lemon grass is a tropical perennial, native to southern India, but cultivated outdoors in practically all tropical regions. In the United States, it is root-hardy to about USDA Zone 9 (California, central Florida) where it goes dormant during the mild winter. Read Lemon Grass: A Very Versatile Herb
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Lemon Grass: A Very Versatile Herb
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Pollinators and BirdsNative FloraPlant Choices
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac
This native shrub is known for its gorgeous foliage. It's easy to grow and produces distinctive flowers and pretty winter berries. Read Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac
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Growing Conifers
One of the real bonuses of growing conifers is that they are so easy to maintain. These guidelines will help even novice gardeners grow conifers successfully. Read Growing Conifers
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How to Grow Hardy Bulbs Indoors
With a little planning in the fall, you can enjoy a whole spring garden of colorful tulips, fragrant hyacinths and of course crocus—all indoors in February. Read How to Grow Hardy Bulbs Indoors
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Native FloraPlant Choices
False Indigo—A Spectacular Native Hybrid
With the growing interest in and study of native plants, some forgotten ones are being reexamined for garden worthiness and occasionally a new selection of a native species is introduced. Such is the case with Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' or 'Purple Smoke' false indigo. Read False Indigo—A Spectacular Native Hybrid