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Let's Argue About Plants

Dec 20, 2018

Evergreens are great. They have a year-round presence, hide unsightly foundations, and provide clippings for holiday decorations. But many are, well, a boring green. This episode explores the world of shrubs that sport interesting or unique foliage. Whether they have intense variegation, a hue that is as fiery as a...


Nov 30, 2018

Perhaps many of us are scarred from a childhood spent staring at the houses in our neighborhoods that were all landscaped the same way: A few boring shrubs chucked against the front foundation. In this episode we challenge the notion that foundation plants have to be ugly—or have to be traditional evergreens (we’re...


Nov 12, 2018

So let’s just be honest: Steve and Danielle don’t overwinter a lot of plants. Since they are, admittedly, two of the lazy gardeners on the planet, the prospect of digging, hauling, and storing plants from one year to the next is not their idea of fun. But, certain pricier tropicals and a few choice annuals...


Sep 24, 2018

The bones of any successful garden are its woody plants. And, the key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Conifers are great, but they can be pricey and slow to bulk up. But broadleaf evergreens, on the other hand, bulk up quickly and are generally affordable. The only drawback is they can be boring. In...


Sep 4, 2018

Red. It’s a color oft debated in gardening. While some describe this hot hue as “bold” and “alluring”, others consider it “off-putting” and “difficult to work with.” In this latest episode, Steve and Danielle discuss some of their favorite red plants. Whether it is fire-engine colored blooms or flaming...