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Garden Design

Plant Combinations

One plant is nice. More is better! Learn which plants grow best together here. You'll find sun plants, shade plants, plants for spring, summer, fall and winter gardens, and plants that thrive in all sorts of different conditions in your garden.

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Pollinator Garden Plant Pairings

Plant a pollinator garden that supports bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects with these pairings that will provide nectar from spring through fall.

Drought-Tolerant Sedum Combo

This group of drought-tolerant plants features beautiful sedum, one of the most low-maintenance plants you can grow!

Winter Garden Ideas

Check out these winter garden ideas to keep your garden looking beautiful even when days are snow-covered and gray.

Cool-Season Plant Combinations

Cool temps and short days don’t mean your garden has to be dull. Try these pretty cool-season plant combinations in your spring or fall garden.

Plants to Pair with Ornamental Grasses

With interesting texture and warm color, no fall scene is complete without ornamental grasses. Learn which plants pair best with ornamental grasses for a stunning fall garden.

Jewel-Toned Fall Garden Ideas

Plant jewel-toned flowers in your fall garden to make it sparkle. We’ll show you three of our favorite fall garden plant combinations, complete with shopping lists.

Colorful Shade Garden Combos

Does your shade garden need a pick-me-up? Check out these two combos that will liven up any shady border with color and texture from spring to fall.
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Cut Flower Garden Planting Ideas

Why spend money on bouquets when you can grow your own? Learn how to grow a spring cutting garden and you can surround yourself with cheerful flowers, indoors and out!

Cool-Weather Garden Bed

Have color even when it’s cool! Cold-tolerant annuals and perennials add long-lasting color to your garden in this cool-weather garden bed planting.

Purple plant combos for fall

Shades of purple are a stunning addition to the fall color palette. Check out these two gorgeous purple plant combos for fall.

Fall Garden Ideas — No Mums Required!

Want to boost the color in your fall garden without adding mums? These annuals and tender perennials look great all summer but are at their best as temperatures cool.
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