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A Garden the Founding Fathers Would Approve Of
In keeping with the spirit of 1776, here is a list of plants that represent principles stated in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution, altered as though greenery could declare, "all plants are created equal." Plants are entitled to roam free, provide food, inspire, live long, be...
 
Gardening How-To

Choosing Plants
The nursery can be a daunting place if you don't know what to look for in healthy plants. Washington Post gardening expert Adrian Higgins teaches you how to shop wisely for both balled and burlapped and container plants that will thrive in your garden.

Green Scene: When Rains Are Plentiful, Watch Out for Drainage Problems (By Joel M. Lerner, June 27, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Chucking Woodchucks, Hedging on Hedge Spaces (By Joel M. Lerner, June 20, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Grow Your Knowledge: Name That Plant as It Blooms (By Joel M. Lerner, June 13, 2009)
 
Green Scene: A Moment to Think It Over (By Joel M. Lerner, June 6, 2009)
 
Wildlife-Resistant Landscaping (By Joel M. Lerner, May 23, 2009)
 
Grren Scene: The Right Walls to Shut Out the World (By Joel M. Lerner, May 16, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Spring Blooms With Activities for Plant Lovers (By Joel M. Lerner, May 9, 2009)
 
The Green Scene: Dangers That Can Lurk in Your Landscape (By Joel M. Lerner, May 2, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Springtime Advice on Spraying, Pruning and Pests (By Joel M. Lerner, April 25, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Maximizing Color While Minimizing Work (By Joel M. Lerner, April 18, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Behind Some Plants' Beauty Lurks Danger (By Joel M. Lerner, April 11, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Beer vs. Slugs, Magnolia vs. Wind and Other Reader Quandaries (By Joel M. Lerner, April 4, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Giving Pests a Gentle Push Out of the Garden (By Joel M. Lerner, March 28, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Using Moss to Create a Dramatic Garden (By Joel M. Lerner, March 21, 2009)
 
Green Scene: When Designing a Garden, Don't Leave Out Rocks (By Joel M. Lerner, March 14, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Avoid Design Mistakes, From Plant Choices to Lighting (By Joel M. Lerner, March 7, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Pruning Trees and Shrubs Before the Growing Season Will Pay Off (By Joel M. Lerner, February 28, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Keeping Temperamental Christmas Roses Happy (By Joel M. Lerner, February 21, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Your Garden as a Haven for Nature's Little Helpers (By Joel M. Lerner, February 14, 2009)
 
Don't Forget Your Plants When Choosing a De-Icer (By Joel M. Lerner, February 7, 2009)
 
Green Scene: Cultivate Your Gardening Knowledge Outside the Back Yard (By Joel M. Lerner, January 31, 2009)
 
Designing a Garden From the Ground Up (By Joel M. Lerner, January 24, 2009)
 
Inside the Mailbag: Misbehaving Roots and a Miniature Railway (By Joel M. Lerner, January 17, 2009)
 
It's Time to Sharpen Your Gardening Tools (By Joel M. Lerner, January 10, 2009)
 
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